"Our kids don't kill themselves because of lack of love. They can have absolutely everything and still struggle with suicidal thoughts. I hear it every day. "Well, my daughter is a college, and she said she's been really depressed. But she's not the type to kill herself." Sheryl, if I could tell you the number of times people told me and then two weeks later called me back and said, "Oh my God,  my child attempted suicide or killed herself or himself or themselves. I do not want that to happen." - AnneMoss RogersHi, friends; welcome to the show today. And I'm so glad that you're here. Mental health and emotional wellness is something that we all want for our kids. And if our kids are struggling, if they're going through a tough time, if they're spending a lot of time in their bedrooms, and they're sad, and they are isolated and they're lonely, or you have a kid that is struggling with depression or anxiety or substance abuse. It's heartbreaking. You feel powerless and confused; it's scary. And the big question is, what do you do? That's what we ask ourselves. What do we do? Well, my special guest today is AnneMoss Rogers is here with answers. In this interview, AnneMoss bravely shares her heartbreaking journey of losing her son Charles to suicide. She opens up about the challenges leading up to his tragic passing, her struggles to support him through addiction, and what she would have done differently If only she'd known at the time. AnneMoss is a dynamic mental health advocate, educator, and speaker. She is a TEDx speaker, and her blog, Emotionally Naked, has reached millions. She is the author of the award-winning memoir Diary of a Broken Mind and the best-selling book Emotionally Naked: A Teacher’s Guide to Preventing Suicide and Recognizing Students at Risk with co-writer Dr. Kimberly O’Brien. She shares wonderful resources, which I want you to check out in the show notes. She also shares wisdom and what parents can do and say to create an environment where change is possible. There is support, healing, and hope available. She also offers many free ebooks, so if you have a kid who is struggling with mental health, make sure in the show notes that you check those out. So, without further ado, let's jump in. Resources ShSupport the Show.Check out our Moms of Tweens and Teens website HERESign up for our Moms of Tweens and Teens newsletter HERE Find more encouragement, wisdom, and resources: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/momsoftweensandteens/ Join our Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Momsoftweensandteens Find awesome resources on MOTTs University: https://www.mottsuniversity.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/momsoftweensandteens/ Sheryl also has an Inner Circle weekly Parenting Program with a community of like-minded moms, personal coaching, and tons of resources to equip and support you to love well, navigate the challenges and meet your tween and teen’s unique needs during these pivotal years. Get on the waitlist to get all the details and to be the first to know when it opens! https://momsoftweensandteens.lpages.co/waiting-list-for-membe...