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How To Find The Best Therapist For You

“How do I find a therapist? How do I know we will be a good fit? What if I don’t like them?” The many questions that fill your brain can feel paralyzing and might just stop you in your tracks from making one of the most important and rewarding decisions of your life- seeking help.

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Real StoriesCiera Krinke
What Might You Be Capable Of If You Can Live Through This?

I don’t know how much longer I can do this. I thought it would be better by now. I thought I’d already found the light at the end of the tunnel. Just kidding, only a series of other tunnels. I really want to give up. I’m not sure if I can do this. Words of a podcast I’d listened to years ago rang true: ‘I don’t want to die but I don’t want to be awake either.’

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Real StoriesCiera Krinke
Why Does Montana Have Such A High Suicide Rate?

For all age groups, Montana has ranked in the top five for suicide rates in the nation for the past thirty years. As Montanans we don’t hear about these statistics very often. When I mention this to peers, they are usually surprised to learn that so many Montanans are taking their lives. The next question people always ask me is why are so many people dying by suicide in Montana. It’s important to know the why so that we can start addressing how to change this devastating statistic.

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Real StoriesCiera Krinke
Celebrating Two Years With A Big Announcement

Two years ago, we embraced vulnerability and launched a nonprofit organization that we knew needed to exist. We really didn’t know what to expect; all we knew was that we wanted to play a part in changing the world. We had personally dealt with suicide loss and our own battles with mental illness. We knew first hand that the stigma surrounding mental health in Montana is devastating.

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Real StoriesCiera Krinke
She Passed Away Unexpectedly

I clearly remember sitting at the funeral home making arrangements for my sister’s funeral. We had to pick the songs that we would sing, the scripture that would be read, and who the paul bearers would be. I didn’t really care about any of these things as I sat there. I just wanted my parents to make the choices that would bring them comfort

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Real StoriesCiera Krinke
Philip's Story

For many years I suffered from depression and bipolar disorder, three years ago I was diagnosed with PTSD, I was at one of the lowest points in my life and didn’t know what to do I even consider suicide as a last resort.

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Worth The Wait

For many, it takes decades to find answers to their mental illness. What none of us should do during that journey is walk alone. It’s taken me a long time to believe those words, but I know the result will be worth the wait.

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Overcome

I know it's hard to find people to talk to and relate too. I've been told by many counselors that I will always struggle with that due to what I've gone through. Just know you're not alone! My past does not define me, who I chose to become and continue to strive to be will! I live my life everyday trying to become a better version of who I was yesterday!

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Real StoriesCiera Krinke