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THANK YOU BLESS PHILADELPHIA!

Char Andrews, LPC of .e.l.l and I got to train some incredible souls today! Meet our newest Certified Mental Health First Aiders! It was an honor to serve as your co-instructor! Please be sure to check out! They are a warm, hospitable community doing an impactful work in our city! Abundant Blessings💫e

grateful | WWDB-AM TALK 860 Interview

Thank you Pastor Dorsey for creating space on the to address the stigma of su***de in communities of faith. I am humbled and grateful. May God continue to bless you and yours! Click the link in bio or visit https://wwdbam.com/episodes/minister-ericka-arthur-on-the-topic-of-su***de-the-scott-dorsey-show-09-16-25/ to check out the replay!

Disclaimer: Inspiration With E LLC is not a counseling service, and this account is not monitored 24/7. If you are having suicidal thoughts, please call/text 988. If outside the U.S.: https://www.su***destop.com/call_a_hotline.html. All correspondence, including social media direct messaging, is reserved for inquiries from persons 18 years of age or older.

***dePreventionDay | tonight

I met some beautiful and courageous humans tonight. I honor the memory of Elijah and the resilience of his mother Yolanda in sharing his story. This documentary is powerful and a must see. I salute and honor everyone who shared their stories of lived experience and grief including my Good Brotha Ihsan of . Special thank you to my fellow Team Inspiration With E teammate for being my +1. Love you all to LIFE💫e

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“It’s not you. It’s me.” Ever had someone say that to you? I have. It stung. Rejection, though often synonymous with God’s protection, hurts and can lead to heartbreak.…no matter the circumstances.

Grief infused heartbreak can be debilitating. Especially when you are a person who loves so deeply that you want to “make it all better” for those you love and care about.

And so it is with death by su***de. As a result it’s not unusual for one to be ladened with survivor’s guilt and grappling with the idea that they couldn’t “make it all better” for the one they loss to su***de.

For those who are grieving the “what if I had just….” moments in this season; this is for you…

It wasn’t your fault.

Grief in and of itself is challenging. However grieving a loss due to su***de can be complicated due to the isolating stigma associated with it.

Many mourn in secret because they’ve never disclosed the real cause of death to anyone. Long after meal trains, texts and offers to run errands stop…many are still left alone with their grief.

As a woman of faith, I believe that God can handle your fury. I believe that God can handle your questions, loneliness, anger, resentment, depression, triggers and tears. I also believe that healing comes in many forms.

So in this space of non-judgment, I encourage you to find what works for you. Be it your community of faith or your chosen family…find a safe place to vent. A place where the whole of you can show up, be seen, heard and loved without shame.

Therapy, crisis lines, prayer, music, exercise, group counseling, book clubs or even medication….are options. I pray you get the healing you so deserve. You are not alone. Love you to LIFE💫e

Disclaimer: Inspiration With E LLC is not a counseling service, and this account is not monitored 24/7. If you are having suicidal thoughts, please call/text 988. If outside the U.S.: https://www.su***destop.com/call_a_hotline.html. All correspondence, including social media direct messaging, is reserved for inquiries from persons 18 years of age or older.

SEPTEMBER | ***deAwarenessMonth



Disclaimer: Inspiration With E is not a counseling service, and this account is not monitored 24/7. If you are having suicidal thoughts, please call/text 988. If outside the U.S.: https://www.su***destop.com/call_a_hotline.html. All correspondence, including social media direct messaging, is reserved for inquiries from persons 18 years of age or older.

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Sarah Niyimbona | June 2, 2012 - April 13, 2025

You may already be familiar with her story however I was not. Now that I am; I have a responsibility to amplify it.

I would normally link the article but refuse to because it disclosed the method. Ethical reporting on su***de reminds journalists that it is completely unnecessary to disclose the details of the death. “Inform the audience without sensationalizing the su***de“ (https://afsp.org/ethicalreporting/).

“On April 30, 2019, U.S. Representative Bonnie Watson Coleman established the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Emergency Taskforce on Black Youth Su***de and Mental Health.”

“On December 17, the taskforce released a report, and simultaneously introduced legislation aimed at closing the mental health care gap for black youth.”

Download the full (free) report here:https://nbjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Ring-the-Alarm-TASKFORCE-REPORT.pdf

“In 2022, su***de was the third leading cause of death for Black or African Americans ages 10 to 24.” https://minorityhealth.hhs.gov/mental-and-behavioral-health-blackafrican-americans

Though In moments like these we are tempted to look away…we can’t. If you are uncomfortable checking on a loved one struggling with suicidal ideation, please at least consider keeping a list of resources readily available (e.g saving a note in your phone).

Please consider getting trained in or attending a presentation about su***de prevention and mental health. (e.g. Mental Health First Aid, QPR - Question. Persuade. Refer., AFSP’s Talk Saves Lives/ L.E.T.S Talk Presentations).

Remember you matter too. Love you to LIFE💫e

*Inspiration With E is not a counseling service and this account is NOT monitored 24/7. If in distress/dealing with suicidal ideation in the U.S. please CALL or TEXT Lifeline at 988 (aka 800 273-TALK). TEXT the Crisis Text Line “Hello” to 741-741. Outside the U.S. visit: List of Worldwide Su***de Hotlines | https://www.su***destop.com/call_a_hotline.html