In this episode, I share the deeply personal story of losing my father to suicide after years of watching him struggle with his mental health and living with the underlying fear that one day, the unthinkable might become reality. I talk about how that loss changed my life and how, over time, I’ve turned my grief into advocacy through my work with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, supporting others who have lost someone to suicide, raising awareness around mental health, and reminding those who may be struggling that they are not alone.

We also talk about the meaning behind my handmade semicolon jewelry, a symbol of choosing to continue your story and a small but powerful reminder of hope. This is a conversation about grief, mental health, the complicated reality of loving someone who is struggling, and what it can look like to take something incredibly painful and use it to create hope for someone else.