Hope is meant to be shared.
At Finch & Fern, we believe hope isn't something you have to earn or wait for—it's something we can offer one another, even in the smallest ways.
A pair of earrings won't solve life's hardest challenges. But they can start a conversation. They can remind someone they are seen. They can become a quiet symbol of strength, resilience, or the simple truth that they matter.
This page is a place to find encouragement, learn more about mental health, and discover organizations doing meaningful work. Whether you're here for yourself, someone you love, or you're simply looking for a way to make a difference, we're glad you found us.
You Are Not Alone.
If you're struggling, supporting someone who is, or looking for trusted mental health information, these resources are here to help.
Seeking support is a sign of strength, and help is available.
If you or someone is in immediate danger, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. In the U.S. and Canada, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (24/7).
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Stories & Conversations
Suicide Loss Story
Suicide touches many of us, and sharing my story has become increasingly important to me. What I’ve come to understand is how complex grief after suicide loss can be, and how support doesn’t look the same for everyone. I want to help open space for those differences and for the many ways people find their way through loss.
I joined over 200 people from every state, Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia to meet with members of Congress to advocate for three key pieces of suicide prevention legislation.
AFSP Advocacy Forum 2026
Podcast Guest: She Speaks with Shara
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.
Podcast Guest: At Work, Under Pressure
I had the opportunity to join Jessi Beyer on the At Work , Under Pressure podcast for my first-ever guest interview. In this conversation, I shared parts of my story that I don’t typically talk about, including my experience with suicide loss and the ongoing complexity of grief. I also reflected on how that loss has shaped my path toward volunteer work with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), and my experience leading my first Out of the Darkness Walk, Together We Cont;nue.
Advocacy in Action - 2026
I traveled to Washington, D.C. alongside advocates from all 50 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico to speak with lawmakers about key legislation focused on suicide prevention. Being in those rooms, surrounded by so many voices and stories, reinforced how important it is that lived experience helps shape the policies meant to protect and support others.