Place Your Hand Over Your Heart. Feel that? That's Called PURPOSE.

I’m often asked how I’m able to continue living after I lost my son to suicide. Followed by the occasional, “I couldn’t go on living.”

The only thing I can say to that is, it hasn’t been easy, but I manage, because no matter what Danny was not my only son, and reason for living. I have other reasons for living, a wonderful son, Manny, a beautiful grandson, Xavior, a sweet daughter-in-law Lucy, a great boyfriend and family that is super supportive; and because no matter what, I’m a survivor and I owe it to Danny to live the life that he couldn't.  

Besides, I know there are people in this world that have experienced a loss that would be unimaginable to most of us (including myself). I have personally met parents that have lost not one child, but two children to suicide. I consider myself lucky in comparison, and simply choose, each and every day, to fight for life and reject the urge to crawl into bed and let life pass me by.

Marisol Martinez, Danny Martinez' Mom
September 8, 1985 - May 7, 2012
Wherever I May Roam, Strumming Away for Suicide Awareness
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www.afsp.org
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"Dare to reach out your hand into the darkness, to pull another hand into the light" ~ Norman B. Rice ~