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💙American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
🤍Help us Stop Suicide, Spread HOPE and Build Community
📍Hudson Valley/Westchester Chapter

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I am walking Out of the Darkness in memory of my beloved son. Losing him has changed my life forever. There are no words that can fully describe the pain of losing a child, or how deeply I miss him every single day.

I carry my son with me always. He is in my thoughts, my memories, and in the little things I do to continue feeling connected to him. My love for him did not end when his life ended, and it never will.

I am walking to honor his life and his memory, and in the hope that by sharing our stories and walking together, other families will know they are not alone.

I walk for my son, with love, always.
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Maria will be walking with us to honor her son at an Out of the Darkness Walk. Join us using the link in our bio 🔗 by @afsp.hvwc

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What we say about suicide on social media has real-life impact. 🗣️📱

An AFSP-funded study by Dr. Mark Sinyor found that hopeful content is linked to decreases in suicide rates and can inform safer social media storytelling.
Read more: https://afsp.org/suicideandsocialmedia
#Science2StopSuicide #afsp #suicideprevention #prevention #research by @afsp.hvwc

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If you find scientific research intimidating, we get it. But really, research is for everyone.

At AFSP, research informs everything we do, including our public policy efforts, education programming, loss survivor resources and, of course, our scientific research initiatives.

Learn more at the link in our bio. 💙
#Science2StopSuicide by @afsp.hvwc

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Why I Walk 💙 - Rachel

I walk because suicide prevention isn’t just a cause I believe in. It’s woven into the fabric of my life, both personally and professionally.

I walk for my mother, whose life was lost to suicide. I walk for my sisters and other family members who have died by suicide or struggled so profoundly that they came dangerously close. I walk for my two daughters, both of whom have faced their own battles with suicidal thoughts and moments when I came frighteningly close to losing them, too.

I walk because I know what it’s like to love someone you cannot always protect. I know the fear, the helplessness, the grief, and the questions that don’t always have answers. And through my own mental health struggles, I also know how difficult it can be to find hope when you’re hurting.

As a licensed psychotherapist who has worked with patients in an acute inpatient psychiatric hospital, I’ve also had the privilege of sitting with people in some of their darkest moments. I’ve witnessed extraordinary suffering, but I’ve also witnessed resilience, courage, connection, and the incredible capacity for healing. I’ve seen how profoundly it matters when someone feels heard, understood, and worthy of care.

My experiences have taught me that mental illness doesn’t discriminate, that love alone cannot always prevent tragedy, and that no family is immune. They’ve also taught me that silence, shame, and stigma can make suffering even lonelier.

I walk because I believe that connection can save lives. That asking difficult questions matters. That listening without judgment matters. That access to compassionate mental health care matters. And that hope, even when someone cannot find it for themselves, is worth holding onto.

I walk to honor those we’ve lost, to stand beside those who are struggling, and to remind the people who love them that they are not alone.

Most of all, I walk because I’ve seen what suicide takes from families, and I’ve also seen what becomes possible when people receive the support they need to stay.

I walk for those we’ve lost, for those still fighting, and for every life we still have the chance to save. by @afsp.hvwc

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Your healing journey is as unique as your relationship with the one you lost. Grief isn’t linear, and everyone moves through it in their own way. 💚

Join others who are also exploring their paths through grief at a #SurvivorDay event near you. Register at the link in our bio 🔗 by @afsp.hvwc

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6 days ago

Don’t stop the conversations.
Don’t stop the outreach and support.
You never know the power and impact a simple conversation can have.

#afsp #mentalhealth #suicidepreventionmonth #explore #awareness by @afsp.hvwc

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18 days ago

AFSP’s Lifesaver Ambassadors program is a @shortyawards’s finalist for the Non-profit Partnership! This program features creators who are increasing understanding of suicide prevention and normalizing conversations about mental health. Vote for AFSP: https://shortyawards.com/11th-impact/american-foundation-for-suicide-prevention by @afsp.hvwc

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8 days ago

Together, we’re leading the fight against suicide.💚

Join a Community Walk near you to raise awareness, support one another, honor and remember loved ones, and fund critical efforts to protect mental health and prevent suicide.

Find a walk near you o link in bio. 🔗 by @afsp.hvwc

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13 days ago

Make sure you register for our Westchester County and Putnam County walks! They are coming up next weekend on October 17 and October 18!
Please refer to the link 🔗 in our bio for further information.

#afsp #apsphvwc #ootdwalk #suicideprevention #research by @afsp.hvwc

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7 days ago

SEPTEMBER IS SUICIDE PREVENTION MONTH💛

Middle school students in Red Hook created a Kindness Tree during lunch periods today while learning about resources to promote safe mental health practices. There were book selections curated by the school librarian, and resources and swag provided by the school’s student services department.

Register for an Out of the Darkness Community Walk using the link in our bio to spread awareness near you💛

#afsp #ootdafsp #suicidepreventionmonth by @afsp.hvwc

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20 days ago

Even with our Walkway Over the Hudson Walk postponed, there are many ways to share resources with the community & encourage Suicide Prevention awareness. 💙

You are not alone. If you’re struggling today, there is support and help available. You can always reach @988lifeline by calling or texting 988 or text

TALK to 741741 at the @CrisisTextLine - both available 24/7, 365 days a year.💛

#afsp #988 #suicidepreventionmonth by @afsp.hvwc

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21 days ago

Keep going; your story isn’t over yet ♥️

#suicide #suicidepreventionmonth #afsp #keepgoing by @afsp.hvwc

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20 days ago