Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Coming Apart : There is Hope, There is Help



Our community has come together to show support for Ottawa Senators coach Luke Richardson, his wife Stephanie and the Richardson family, days after the tragic news that 14 year old Daron Richardson took her own life. Despite their unimaginable pain, the Richardsons have been extremely courageous and have opened a dialogue about a topic that is rarely discussed: suicide. Now more than ever our society is seeing the need to talk about it openly, in order to spread the word that hope and help is available.
Irish band 'Friends of Emmet' wrote and recorded a song called 'Coming Apart', based on the story of Kevin Hines, a 19 year old who survived a suicide attempt. Kevin Hines now travels the country to tell his story, offer words of encouragement, and discuss the help that is available for those who are seeing nothing but darkness.
Proceeds from the purchase of the song 'Coming Apart' are being donated to suicide prevention programs. www.friendsofemmet.com