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    As a family, we are learning to cope with the unimaginable. My children and I have been grieving the loss of their mother, Erin. Erin was a vibrant, beautiful 43-year-old woman who loved her family deeply. Against all odds, she survived cancer, only to have her life taken away by the quiet struggles of mental health. This loss has been devastating, a pain that is difficult to put into words. But as a family, we know that Erin would want us to continue her legacy in a way that honors her spirit. In her memory, we are deciding...

          May is National Mental Health Awareness Month in the United States, and as someone who has personally experienced the challenges of living with a mental health condition, I want to share my story and encourage others to seek the support they need. I was diagnosed with anxiety and depression in my early 20s, and it was a difficult journey to come to terms with my mental health. At first, I felt ashamed and embarrassed about my struggles, and I tried to hide my symptoms from those around me. I thought that asking for help would...