Lifetime Struggle, Hopeful Future

Lifetime Struggle, Hopeful Future

by | Dec 10, 2020 | Why We Do It

My name is John. I am 55 years old. My struggles with alcohol began in my teens. I took my first drink when I was about 13 and the drugs then came soon after. My family members have also struggled with alcohol. This type of addiction can be an inherited trait. During...
A Holiday Wish and Decision to Reach Out For Help

A Holiday Wish and Decision to Reach Out For Help

by | Mar 24, 2020 | Why We Do It

Dear Heck/Leedy Family,  Some of you know me while others of you may not.  I was friends with the Heck family growing up, and came to know of the Leedy family while attending Lexington High School. Please allow me to start my extending my long overdue, sincerest...
A 33 Forever Friend Shares Her Story

A 33 Forever Friend Shares Her Story

by | Oct 20, 2019 | Why We Do It

My name is Melinda and I have struggled with anxiety and depression most of my adult life. I have a similar past of medications, hospitalization and treatment. The fact that I am here today is because someone grabbed me from running into 4 lanes of traffic and because...
A Story of Survival and a Plan to Live

A Story of Survival and a Plan to Live

by | May 7, 2019 | Why We Do It

I have been struggling with depression and my mental health since I was 17. I hit rock bottom two years ago in January, after a failed attempt.  I spent a week in a hospital with detoxing addicts, came out and tried to go back to real life. I spent a month in...
A Man’s Fight, Faith and Hope

A Man’s Fight, Faith and Hope

by | May 7, 2019 | Why We Do It

Hi, I’m a friend of some of Danielle’s family. I’m grieving the loss of Danielle even though I never met her.  When I was 25 and went to the doctor for a check-up for the first time, I told him I felt sad a lot. He gave me a quiz and I answered yes to thirteen of the...