“Through my films, I’d like to support non-profit organizations and bring attention to certain causes. Because I lost someone to suicide, mental health and suicide prevention are really important to me. “Mario Arturo Valverde was my cousin. We were born a month apart. I’ve never … Continue readingCousin’s suicide changed filmmaker’s life
“We lived in a house in Spring with no neighbors around us. We were there since I was born, so a good 16 years. It was me, my mom, my dad, a younger brother and a sister. “We were renting from this company, and they … Continue readingHe tries his best, following friend’s suicide
“I have a personality that’s kind of funny. It’s like, I could have everything, and I still wouldn’t be happy about it. I’m always wanting more. I think my worst fear is just being average. “When I was in elementary school, I was in what … Continue reading‘I think my worst fear is just being average’
“Anytime I hear about a suicide, it really cuts me deep. Because I’ve been there. “I don’t think people realize that person fought so hard to try not to do that. They just weren’t strong enough. “I have an acquaintance whose mom recently killed herself. … Continue readingWhen suicide leads to the blame game
“I’ve always had anxiety and depression. Even as a child. Throughout my life, I’ve been in and out of therapy, on and off antidepressants. My depression has always been weird. I’m a very joyful person. But every once in a while, I’ll get depressed, and … Continue readingSuicide — ‘I would never do that to my mother’
“I think my background has a lot to do with developing a passion for helping kids. I went through a lot when I was growing up. I left home when I was 18, and I never wanted to go back. Twice in my life, I … Continue readingShe has to escape past to start enjoying life
“We met in high school. I had him in a couple classes, and we just started talking. Before long, we became real good friends. We would hang out together, usually riding around on our bicycles or playing video games. It was the ‘80s. If you … Continue readingHigh school friend’s suicide continues to haunt him
It was going to be a difficult trip. Rebecca Crenshaw was flying home to San Diego to say goodbye to her grandmother, Suzanne Bradbury. But in no way was she prepared for what would actually happen. … Continue readingHer final visit with grandmother turns tragic
Rebecca Crenshaw is finding ways to deal with the suicide of her grandmother, Suzanne Bradbury. Suzanne was battling an aggressive form of cancer when she shot herself while Rebecca was visiting her San Diego home. In the aftermath of the tragedy, Rebecca says it’s helpful … Continue readingDealing with suicide in an open, honest way
“Back in 1999, I got really sick. I spent 10 days in the hospital with extremely excruciating stomach pain before they figured out what was wrong with me. It’s a condition called porphyria. I’m missing an enzyme in my blood. There have been men who … Continue readingPainful condition caused her to consider suicide