This is one of the few photos I have ever seen of my grandfather. His death by suicide has impacted my family for generations - even though we have never met. He was an amazing artisit, father, WWII Veteran, inventor and survivor of abuse. I share this in hopes to open the conversation about mental illness with-in the art community.
If you are in crisis or at risk of crisis please reach out to a friend, family, health professional .... anyone. You are not alone.
If you need help, The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a United States-based suicide prevention network of over 160 crisis centers that provides 24/7 service via a toll-free hotline with the number 1-800-273-8255. It is available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.
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