When I received the call that my dad had taken his life, I was introduced to a new level of pain. 
Something that I never thought would happen, happened. Suicide. I have heard of others losing a loved one to suicide, but this was not something that I ever thought I would be faced with. Over time, I have found gratitude in my loss. While I experienced a new level of pain, I have also experienced a new level of joy. I am not sure I would have been able to experience this level of joy, without losing my dad. His pain has motivated me to find happiness in everyday life. To be thankful for the little moments that bring a smile to my face. He wouldn’t have wanted me to stay stuck in the depths of my pain. Finding the joys in everyday life, is my way of honoring the life he lived.
