The Dominique Fischer Memorial Foundation

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This Mental Health Awareness Month, we can all do our part to make it easier for people to talk about their challenges and get help. Let's replace mental health stigma with mental health support! 💪🧠💜

You Don’t Just Lose Someone Once.

You don’t just lose someone once.
You lose them when you close your eyes at night.
And as you open them each morning.

You lose them throughout the day.
An unused coffee cup.
An empty chair.
A pair of boots no longer there.

You lose them as the sun sets.
And darkness closes in.
You lose them as you wonder why.
Staring at a star lit sky.

You lose them on the big days.
Anniversaries.
Birthdays.
Graduations.
Holidays.
Weddings.
And the regular days too.

You lose them in a song they used to sing.
The scent of their cologne.
A slice of their favorite pie.
You lose them in conversations you will never have.
And all the words unsaid.

You lose them in all the places they’ve been.
And all the places they longed to go.
You lose them in what could have been.
And all the dreams you shared.

You lose them as the seasons change.
The snow blows.
The flowers blossom.
The grass grows.
The leaves fall.

You lose them again and again.
Day after day.
Month after month.
Year after year.

You lose them as you pick up the broken pieces.
And begin your life anew.
You lose them when you realize.
This is your new reality.
They are never coming back.
No matter how much
You miss them or
Need them.
No matter how hard you pray.
They are gone.
And you must go on.
Alone.

Time marches on, carrying them further and further way.
You lose them as your hair whitens and your body bends with age.
Your memory fades.
And the details begin to blur.
Their face stares back at you from a faded photograph.
Someone you used to know.

You think you might have loved them once.
A long time ago.
Back then.
When you were whole.

You don’t just lose someone once.
You lose them every day.
Over and over again.
For the rest of your life.

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Ashley Judd talks about her mother's death, mental health awareness at SXSW Actress talks about the trauma of media reports following her mother Naomi Judd's death two years ago.

The first day of our conference is tailored to all youth serving organizations and clinicians titled Youth Mental Health & School Summit.

Presentations will appeal to educators, mental health professionals and su***de prevention advocates who work with young people to build awareness and
to share prevention strategies. For more information and to register, visit kevinssong.org/conference.

Thank you to our presenting sponsors: Children's Foundation and Macomb County Community Mental Health

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Only 1 week remains until “A Walk 4 M.E” 2023! The John Evan Cash Foundation is proud to announce Kimmie Horne as our special musical guest. A descendant of legendary performers Lena and Cleveland Horne, this Detroit based musician has performed in countless jazz clubs and festivals throughout the area, even forming an annual jazz festival in Southfield, Michigan. Look forward to her musical stylings following this year’s race!

Ready to sign up? Formed your dream team? Looking just to donate? Visit runsignup.com/Race/MI/Milford/JECF2023AWalkforME for all that and more! Learn about JECF and their program partners at johnevancashfoundation.org.

Su***de Prevention Month: Ways to Spread Awareness and Get Involved September marks Su***de Prevention Month. Discussing the stigmatized topic is one way to make a difference right now. Learn about other ways to get involved.

September is Su***de Prevention Awareness Month There are many ways to engage and help save lives. Learn more.

Another HUGE shout out to our sponsors for making the EVERYBODY-VS-STIGMA Cruise a success 🙌! CNS HEALTHCARE, DWIHN, New Oakland Family Centers, OCHN, Southwest Counseling Solutions and The Guidance Center show up and show out with high-quality behavioral healthcare services and on the dance floor! THANK YOU for all you do!

This never gets easier. Thank you to the Barb Smith Su***de Resource and Response Network and the community for supporting this family. Please remember su***de deaths are preventable with proactive help. Together we can normalize the conversation. Learn what resources are available in your community.

Community support helps Saginaw area family cope after teenager's death Nathan Schramke died last Thursday at the age of 17