
NEW BOOK
by Cathie Godfrey
Message
A message from cATHIE
My husband of 15 years died by suicide on December 22, 2000. Initially, I thought I would never experience joy and happiness again. I was wrong. After giving myself time to grieve, I made a conscious choice to live again. I chose not to be defined by his death.
I decided I deserved to have a life worth living.

There is hope
HOPE
In my darkest hours, I cannot see hope
I think it hides from me
Elusive, shielding itself
Or gone forever
And ever so softly, I hear its’ voice
“I am still here”
“I have been here all along”
I realize I am at choice
It is up to me to open my eyes, my heart
And acknowledge its’ presence
In choosing to acknowledge hope
I see possibility
And I feel comforted
I am grateful for hope’s patience
Waiting for me
To take its’ hand once again
– Cathie Godfrey
If you are experiencing mental health–related distress
or are worried about a loved one who may need crisis support
in Canada or the United States:
USA
In THE UNITED STATES Call the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
to connect with a trained crisis counselor 24/7/365.
Calls are confidential and free.
or
Call or Text 988 Chat at 988lifeline.org
CANADA
In CANADA Call Talk Suicide available 24/7/365 to speak with a crisis responder.
Confidential and Toll-Free
Call 1-833-456-4566 Text 45645
(Currently available 4:00 p.m. to midnight EST)
Website talksuicide.ca
In either country, if this is an emergency, dial 911