Telling my Story

Today was powerful.

This morning, I had the honor of being invited by NAMI to speak at the Savannah Police Department about mental health, vulnerability, and the realities of surviving what many people never talk about. Sharing my story—as a suicide survivor, an artist, and an advocate—was not easy, but it was necessary. And standing in front of a room of officers who showed genuine compassion and willingness to learn reminded me why I do this work.

We often forget that the strongest thing we can do is simply be human with one another.
Be kind. Be compassionate. Check on the people who seem fine.
You never know who might need it.

I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to NAMI and to the Savannah Police Department for inviting me and trusting me with this space today. I’m grateful to be part of this community and to continue using my voice—and my art—to help break the stigma around mental health.

If my story can help even one person feel less alone, then every moment of vulnerability is worth it. I look forward to continuing these conversations, collaborating with organizations, and showing that it’s okay to not be okay.

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Art. Awareness. Healing.