10/18/2026
Thank you from the bottom of my heart!
I want to take a moment to thank everyone who has supported me, not just through this year’s American Foundation for Su***de Prevention Austin Out of the Darkness Walk, but throughout these last few years. The love, encouragement, donations, and support have meant more to me than I could ever put into words.
I was honored to be asked to participate in the Bead Ceremony again this year, representing the loss of a spouse and honoring my husband, John. It’s never easy standing up there, but it’s something that means so much to me. This year was even more special because my daughter joined me at the walk and was able to capture the ceremony on video.
Su***de is something nobody ever thinks will happen to their family. I certainly never imagined it would become part of my story. It’s a subject that too often goes unspoken, but it’s real, and we need to talk about it. We need to bring awareness, break the stigma, and remind people that they are not alone.
To everyone who has lost someone, to those who are hurting, to those who are fighting battles we may never see, and to those who continue to show up, encourage, love, and support others… this walk is for you, too.
Thank you again for walking alongside me through this journey, whether physically or from afar. Your support means the world to me.
Until there’s a world without su***de, I’ll keep walking. For John. Always.
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