Memories - Inaugural Event, 2022
Darren Clark Jr
Loving memory of Darren Clark Jr. Love, Dre
"I will always love you forever brother, please keep watching over me while you're resting in paradise ❤ I’ll see you soon 🙏"
Ricky Godoy
From sister
"In loving memory of Ricky"
Kenny Baker
"Love. Mom"
Rahjan L. Alston
I and I, you and you, us both and you both, making we both.... Monique Lopez
Marisa Rincón
From Dee Rincón, Mother
"Marisa's Voice ~
Fight for Life!
My family and community saved me by being at my side for the first two years. I chose to be constructive to honor Marisa by becoming a mental health advocate, giving hopeful presentations, and exhibiting Marisa's beautiful artwork"
Cory Wiegand
From parents
"Our precious son, Cory Wiegand, 34, struggled for years with depression, anxiety and panic attacks until it overwhelmed him and took his life in December 2017. He had a bigger-than-life personality and we miss him terribly. We hope he has found the peace that eluded him on Earth. Since his death, our family decided to talk openly, shed light and reduce the stigma around mental illness and suicide. To all of you struggling, it'll get better. You are not alone."
Quotes from Attendees of the Inaugural Event - January 7th 2022
"I truly appreciate everyone who have pushed pass the unspeakable pain to share their stories today. It has and does help us to understand what to look for and give us tools to use to help our loved ones pain. One day at a time."
"We treasure the “Invisible Pain Event” that you moderated virtually on behalf of NAMI. To have have talked up close and personal with the parents of those who took their lives due to invisible pain in addition to survivors, is unforgettable. We hope that it can be repeated again to a larger attendance. Great Event!"
"It is so helpful to share space with others who have experienced such pain. I appreciated the opportunity to attend and participate."
"Tremendous thanks to those generous folks who shared with all of us in the effort to minimize the pain for others."
"Thank you to the speakers. This is so valuable."
"On behalf of the North Brunswick Police Department Thank you for sharing your powerful stories, it’s an honor to listen to each of you. Your hard work is appreciated🙌"
"Thank you so much to the speakers and all of this content! ❤👏👏"
"Thank you to you all for sharing your stories and great resources."
"Thank you so much to all that spoke and shared wonderful resources!"
"A wonderful emotional program. Thank everyone for sharing their stories and resources."
"👏👏👏👏👏❤Very powerful"
"When we care for each other, no one is without care"
"Thank you to everyone for their heartfelt sharing and resources highlighted"
"Very heartfelt, well organized. Thank you for everyone’s effort. Be blessed abundantly!"
"Wonderful event. Well done and thank you ❤ "
"Thank you Deirdre for organizing this meaningful, important event! <3"
"Sending virtual hugs to everyone here. YOU ARE NOT ALONE!!! "
Memories - 2023
