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Left Behind Foundation

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We lost a 16-year-old son a loved family member to suicide. We were lost, in a world, we did not know how to navigate. Everyone loved our son, and we put together a place to honor his memory. We wanted something special to be as big as his heart was. We inadvertently built a park filled with many trails, reflecting benches, chairs, and private areas. Along the way, we realized that indeed we were not alone in this. So many people have been affected by having lost a loved one to suicide. We learned the hard way that there truly is not much that can be done to heal. Unfortunately, that is a long process, and you have to navigate it alone for the most significant part. During this reflection and process that we went through, we realized that it helped us have a “neutral” place to visit, talk out loud, scream, cry, and shout at the world. We have put aside 40 acres of intensely private area, a place where nature can absorb the pain and loss in a way that nothing else can. There is no one around that can hear the tears, and you can have a moment to come to terms with your feelings. The park is someplace that you can visit and honor, grieve and love your lost person.



Organizer

Andrew Buchanan
Organizer
Stella, MO

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