Category Archives: suicide prevention

Live Through This: So Far

Over the last several weeks, I’ve put a lot of effort and focus into Live Through This, a project about suicide attempt survivors (which I wrote about here). I’ve been posting one image a week, along with excerpts of their corresponding stories. The goal of the project is to bring awareness to the public. This...

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A Few Quick Updates

Hi! I’m slacking on the blog right now, but it’s alright because I’m kicking ass elsewhere. Here’s how: 1. I did my sixth shoot for Live Through This yesterday. I’ve also [finally] posted the first two portraits and their associated stories on the website. Please, please go check it out. This project is my main...

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Dare to Ask.

I’m nearing the end of History of a Suicide: My Sister’s Unfinished Life, a memoir by Jill Bialosky. Years after her sister committed suicide, Bialosky contacted Dr. Edwin Shneidman to piece together a psychological autopsy. In talking, he gave her a key piece of information—one thing everyone should know about suicide and its prevention: “What...

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