by Chrisy Slate | Dec 30, 2022 | Grief, Hope
As I look back at 2022, specifically at how I’m surviving my son’s death, the word that comes to my mind is “Build.” When Caleb died, the comfortable, safe, cozy life we knew as a family of five also died that day. It took a long time for us to regain our footing,...
by Chrisy Slate | Mar 15, 2021 | Family, Hope
Our first vacation as a family of 4 was a much needed getaway and experience for all of us. I came home with a fresh perspective and a shift in grief. I saw that my life may be full of a lot of grief, pain and sadness, but it can also be full of life, energy,...
by Chrisy Slate | Sep 27, 2020 | Suicide Prevention
I’ve really struggled with whether or not I wanted to share this letter. I’ve been writing it on and off for about eight months. My therapist suggested early on that I write Caleb two letters, one for what I would say when I got home that night and we continued our...
by Chrisy Slate | Sep 5, 2020 | Grief
As Caleb was growing up, I often prayed for positive, encouraging and loyal friends to be in his life. Being a military family we moved every 2-3 years and the kids were always forced to make new friends. To his benefit, he wasn’t shy, he was friendly, outgoing and...
