Losing a loved one is a tragedy that no one should ever have to experience. Unfortunately, it is a reality that far too many people face each year. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in the United States, approximately forty-six thousand people die by suicide each year. We will discuss the realities of loss due to suicide and the resources available to help those affected by this tragedy. Today’s post is about Kelli and her journey through grief and suicide.

Kelli's journey began in 2017 when her middle sister Carrie passed away due to a complecated suicide. This loss hit her hard and she initially just tried to survive and keep busy. She eventually realized that she needed to take care of herself and started going to counseling, and took a leave of absence from her corporate job. Through her journey, she found a fantastic community that supported her and helped her through her trauma, which inspired her to start her own non-profit to help those in similar situations. She wants to start having those hard conversations about suicide, substance abuse, and other causes of death in order to help people feel less alone.

“We have to start having those hard conversations about suicide or substance abuse or cancer or all the things that people die by, because we all process it differently.”

When Kelli attended an event centered around NLP, she experienced a pivotal moment in her life. Through the process of forgiving her sister and herself, she was able to shift her fear into curiosity and began her journey of healing and starting her nonprofit.

“The main point of why I wanted to open this one is just allow a safe space for people to come and whether they want to cry or they want to tell their story or not tell their story.”

Once BCC Evolution was start it became important for Kelli to focus on educating people. Through education, BCC Evolution provides support and understanding to those who need it, and works to foster a more inclusive and understanding world.

Her Circle group, “Never Alone through Grief and Loss” provides a safe space for people to express their feelings and share their stories. It is a place of understanding and compassion, where people are free to grieve and process their loss in their own way and in their own time. The group has helped many people to find solace and to connect with others who are on the same journey. Whether it’s a wife grieving a husband who died from substance abuse or a mom grieving a suicide of her 9yr old many have no outlets even among their families, Kelli is on a mission to provide a safe place for people to find their tribe.

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