Some people are lucky enough to have both of their parents for their whole life. I was lucky to have a mom who was strong enough to raise me on her own and take me away from a bad situation. My biological father wasn't the greatest, but when I heard he killed himself 2 months shy of my 18th birthday I couldn't help but to cry. I wasn't sad because I knew him or missed him, I was sad because I would never have the chance to meet him. Sad that somewhere out there I have grandparents I don't know, siblings I've never met and that me having his same blonde curly hair is the only thing I knew of him. He was 49.. he decided to sit in his car in his garage, all alone.. and end it all.
When Kim from The Sasse Life contacted me about her new shop called Loved, and that proceeds from each sale benefit the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention I knew I wanted to help. If I was sad over the loss of someone I wouldn't ever get to know, then I can't imagine what losing an actual loved one could ever be like. Kim does though...
Everyone always remembers their engagement.
I will never forget it.. not because of my gorgeous ring.
It was the same day I lost my aunt to suicide.
I thought about the last time I told her I loved her.
Not recent enough. Not nearly enough.
Not recent enough. Not nearly enough.
I was inspired to open up a shop called Loved.
We all need to be reminded we are loved.
50% of the proceeds are donated to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
We all need to be reminded we are loved.
50% of the proceeds are donated to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
Not to gain readership, not to gain fans.. but to do something good.
Something small that can add up to something big.
Every little bit helps. To enter this giveaway we are giving you multiple chances to enter and to do something good too. You can become a fan of The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention on facebook for one entry. Below you can donate any amount (100% of proceeds from donations will be given to the AFSP), you can sponsor Kim's cousin in an Out of Darkness Community Walk. Or you can purchase any of the Loved brooches from the Loved Shop to help benefit suicide prevention. If you do any of the items listed please send a private email letting me know you did so (blog@justlove.ly) subject -you are loved-
Don't forget to remind your family and friends how much they are loved!
Let's help make a difference.
There is always an answer besides suicide.
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