Keri Spring and Amber discuss the loss of Keri's son Greg to suicide, his experience with bullying, her journey of forgiveness, and the Gregory D. Spring Perseverance Scholarship Fund she founded in his honor.
If you or anyone you know, is experiencing suicidal thoughts, or emotional distress, call 988 for help
Hope After Suicide Loss Questions Discussed:
(1:33) Share a little of your faith journey with us. When did you begin walking with Jesus?
(3:10) Your family experienced a life changing event that no one hopes to experience. The loss of your son, Greg, to suicide. Share a little about your family and life up until Greg took his life.
(6:29) Will you share, as much as you feel comfortable, about that day and the few days that followed?
(13:11) In hindsight, can you look back now and see some signs that you didn't recognize at the time or even now?
(14:38) Would you say one of the hardest parts is not having answers to why Greg took his life?
(19:50) If your daughter would feel comfortable with you sharing, how did she deal with the loss?
(22:17) Share about the bullying Greg experienced.
(29:27) I'm going to ask a tough question, and please feel free to pass, but do you find yourself ever having to go back and forgive Greg again?
(30:19) What would you like to share with parents when it comes to teen suicide?
(36:05) You've set up and are passionate about the Gregory Spring Perseverance Scholarship Fund. Share a little about that with us.
Show Notes Cont.
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118: Rashawn Copeland | When God Enters Your Mess
166: Lori Wildenberg | Helping Children With Anxiety, Depression, & Suicidal Ideation
If you or anyone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts or emotional distress, call 988 for help.
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