Inside "The Mind" of Suicide Workbook

FOREWORD When my mom first asked me to write the foreword for Inside “The Mind” of Suicide, I knew it was something I wanted to do, I just wasn’t sure what I wanted to share.

I would say that I have been very close to the issue of suicide. But I think that right now, today, we all are.

I have lost acquaintances, classmates, teachers and family to suicide.

I've seen people affected in every part of my life, not only those who we've lost but those of us who are left here as well. I think it is so important to keep talking about suicide, but... I think that some messages out there are very hurtful to those who are suffering or to those who have suffered. We need to pass on love and hope, not hate or judgement. This mentality is what I hope you feel presented here in this book.

I don't know many people who are willing to be transparent about their story and struggles. You can count on that in this book. Some of the darkest moments of my mom’s life and some of the toughest in mine are shared in this book. She began writing this, and we are both passionate about sharing its contents with everyone because we hope that its unmistakable honesty will light a fire in you. This is a book for everyone. If you interact with other people at all, then this book is for you.

There are many things that could be said about my mom. Somehow, she's always kept hope in sight when we encountered tragedy and hardship. She is full of wisdom and caring, and has always put her full effort into doing what she thought was best for herself, my sister and I. Outside of our home, she has spent years putting time into our Page !1