Give Amy & Todd time to grieve
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If you live in or visited Green Bay in mid March, you may have noticed how the clouds cast over the beauty of the sun and cried rain for days on end. Sun light wasn't allowed to shine because all of the angels were crying tears of devastation. As they hovered over St. Vincent's hospital from March 16th to the 18th, they could feel the unmistakable pain of a mother's heart shattering. They could feel the breaking of a fathers heart, and they could hear a community of family and friends praying for a miracle.
Amaris Soletski struggled trying to fit into a world that couldn't embrace her for the beautiful, unique girl she was. Over the past couple of years, Amaris struggled with depression during a period in her life that is confusing and traumatic for all teens. Adolescence is a treacherous journey of trying to decide who you want to be, while trying not to care what others think of you. Easier said than done in a world of both judgement and persecution from your peers. Amaris' parents, Amy and Todd, did everything imaginable to support her, build her up, and keep the light within her burning as bright as it had when she was a little girl. Unfortunately, the thought of forever was too painful for Amaris and the light within her slowly burned out. Amaris chose to take her own life on March 16th, 2016. After 2 long painful days and extensive medical effort to try and save her, Amy and Todd had to make the heart wrenching decision to let her go on the night of March 18th, 2016.
Amaris' parents, Amy Soletski and Todd Mleziva, are doing their best to move forward in a world that feels like it has stopped. They have shown a level of strength that is indescribable. Amy and Todd are making every effort to grieve the loss of their beautiful daughter, while staying strong for their 6 year old son, Zeppelin. Amy has taken a temporary bereavement leave from work. She works as a CNA at a local psychiatric hospital, working with patients who are not only battling mental illness, but many of whom are in the hospital because they are suicidal. Her passion runs deep after losing her brother, Travis, to suicide 5 years ago. Amy has not lost her passion for helping others during their darkest moments and plans to return to work as soon as she is able to. Her dedication to supporting others and building them up when they feel broken down is remarkable. She offers them the unconditional positive regard and acceptance they need in their darkest hours. Not only is she ready to offer a hand to individuals struggling to face each day; she's ready to sit with them until they are able to take her hand, no matter how long it takes. I can't explain how thankful I am for her ability to lift others up when they are struggling. I can say that she has been a huge part of 3 of my family members surviving the hopeless moment in which they wanted nothing more then to end the battle within their own mind. I am forever in debt for the support she gave to the people I love when they were with her. She has touched so many lives already and it inspires me to think of how many lives she will touch in the future.
Todd has shown his love and support to Amy and their son, Zeppelin, and has made the sacrifice of going back to work during what has been the hardest moment of their lives. Their family is trying to survive on one income, which has caused additional stress and worry for them. Laying their daughter to rest was financially challenging for them, leaving them with very little financial resources. This page has been created to help lift some of the financial burden off of Amy and Todd, to help them with financial hardship due to hospital expenses, funeral expenses, and allow them, not only the time they need to grieve, but also the time they need to support their son, Zeppelin, by being present and 100% available to him for as long as he needs them to be. Amy and Todd are incredibly grateful and moved beyond words by the outpouring of love and support from their family and friends. We all thank you in advance for your prayers, kindness, and support along their path of healing. You are the reason the light within them burns a little brighter each day. And until we cross paths with Amaris again, join us in sending her our love with the phrase Amy found comfort in after losing Travis: Salute to stars.
Until we meet again, Amaris, we are all just a heart string away.
And as for those of us left behind, be kind, spread love, accept each other, hug your children, and tell the people you love how much you love them. Be the light.
Amaris Soletski struggled trying to fit into a world that couldn't embrace her for the beautiful, unique girl she was. Over the past couple of years, Amaris struggled with depression during a period in her life that is confusing and traumatic for all teens. Adolescence is a treacherous journey of trying to decide who you want to be, while trying not to care what others think of you. Easier said than done in a world of both judgement and persecution from your peers. Amaris' parents, Amy and Todd, did everything imaginable to support her, build her up, and keep the light within her burning as bright as it had when she was a little girl. Unfortunately, the thought of forever was too painful for Amaris and the light within her slowly burned out. Amaris chose to take her own life on March 16th, 2016. After 2 long painful days and extensive medical effort to try and save her, Amy and Todd had to make the heart wrenching decision to let her go on the night of March 18th, 2016.
Amaris' parents, Amy Soletski and Todd Mleziva, are doing their best to move forward in a world that feels like it has stopped. They have shown a level of strength that is indescribable. Amy and Todd are making every effort to grieve the loss of their beautiful daughter, while staying strong for their 6 year old son, Zeppelin. Amy has taken a temporary bereavement leave from work. She works as a CNA at a local psychiatric hospital, working with patients who are not only battling mental illness, but many of whom are in the hospital because they are suicidal. Her passion runs deep after losing her brother, Travis, to suicide 5 years ago. Amy has not lost her passion for helping others during their darkest moments and plans to return to work as soon as she is able to. Her dedication to supporting others and building them up when they feel broken down is remarkable. She offers them the unconditional positive regard and acceptance they need in their darkest hours. Not only is she ready to offer a hand to individuals struggling to face each day; she's ready to sit with them until they are able to take her hand, no matter how long it takes. I can't explain how thankful I am for her ability to lift others up when they are struggling. I can say that she has been a huge part of 3 of my family members surviving the hopeless moment in which they wanted nothing more then to end the battle within their own mind. I am forever in debt for the support she gave to the people I love when they were with her. She has touched so many lives already and it inspires me to think of how many lives she will touch in the future.
Todd has shown his love and support to Amy and their son, Zeppelin, and has made the sacrifice of going back to work during what has been the hardest moment of their lives. Their family is trying to survive on one income, which has caused additional stress and worry for them. Laying their daughter to rest was financially challenging for them, leaving them with very little financial resources. This page has been created to help lift some of the financial burden off of Amy and Todd, to help them with financial hardship due to hospital expenses, funeral expenses, and allow them, not only the time they need to grieve, but also the time they need to support their son, Zeppelin, by being present and 100% available to him for as long as he needs them to be. Amy and Todd are incredibly grateful and moved beyond words by the outpouring of love and support from their family and friends. We all thank you in advance for your prayers, kindness, and support along their path of healing. You are the reason the light within them burns a little brighter each day. And until we cross paths with Amaris again, join us in sending her our love with the phrase Amy found comfort in after losing Travis: Salute to stars.
Until we meet again, Amaris, we are all just a heart string away.
And as for those of us left behind, be kind, spread love, accept each other, hug your children, and tell the people you love how much you love them. Be the light.
Organizer and beneficiary
Rachel Lynn
Organizer
Green Bay, WI
Amy Soletski
Beneficiary