We didn’t want to lose another “Tyler” or have a family struggle with grief and utter sadness the way we have. We thought, if this sweet, handsome kid, who was loved and doted on struggled in silence (or maybe didn’t even know how much he was struggling to even ask for help), how many others are out there suffering and afraid to/don’t know to reach out. The shame and lack of education that comes along with reaching out and asking for help runs very strong for athletes because from a very young age they are taught how to grind through tough games and practices. Asking for help could be seen as a weakness. But we all know it isn’t – it takes strength to ask for help and share your struggles. The more we educate and talk openly, the more lives we will save.
Our message to all athletes (and others) we meet with:
“You don’t need a tragedy to reach out for help”
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