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It’s Okay
Holiday rituals may be the most challenging to manage after the death of our loved ones. Our families and friends often have expectations for how certain traditions should continue…
The Empty Seat at The Table
When I think about my son Danny Lee Jackson, I think about how he loved life and how happy he was for each day. Unfortunately, his love for life ended; on July 8, 2020, was brutally murdered…
When I Think About My Son
When I think about my son Danny Lee Jackson, I think about how he loved life and how happy he was for each day. Unfortunately, his love for life ended; on July 8, 2020, was brutally murdered…
The Pros of Mental Health
The following is the opinion and personal experience of the writer. People grieve in so many different ways. And many people who are grieving are unaware that there is help. To have a mind of your...
My Unexpected Reality
The following is the opinion and personal experience of the writer. Losing a loved one is a chapter in our lives that is so common, yet so foreign. There will be times when you feel as if nothing...
Moving Forward
COVID19 has presented a unique perspective on life, it is showing us how important it is to live in the moment for tomorrow is not guaranteed. I keep asking myself what is the lesson that I need to...
Stay Strong
My name is Sylvia Alvarez. I am a bilingual victim advocate with Homicide Survivors Inc. At HSI, we offer crisis and long-term emotional support and advocacy to the surviving families and friends of...
Arbitrary Death
Rick Unklesbay been with the Pima County Attorney’s Office since 1981 and served as a deputy county attorney, violent crimes supervisor, chief trial counsel, and chief criminal deputy. Over the...
Survivor Voices: Surviving Father’s Day
When you think about fathers day, some see the celebration, but for people like me, this holiday is usually one of the hardest. A year and a half ago, I lost my father to a senseless act of...