LeAnn Hull is an author, motivational speaker, presenter, encourager, the Co-Affiliate Leader of the remarkable non-profit Helping Parents Heal group named Healing After Suicide and an inspiring role model for grief to healing to rebirth. Her book, titled How to Live When You Want to Die, tells the heartbreaking experience of losing her 16-year-old son to suicide in 2012. Andy was a great student, a star pitcher scouted by major league baseball teams, on his way to becoming an Eagle Scout, and he was dearly loved by his friends. His suicide sent a piercing thunderbolt through the hearts of many thousands of people, and it also became the driving force behind LeAnn’s purpose-driven conviction to spread love, inspiration, and encouragement in the midst of her grief. After Andy transitioned, LeAnn founded a non-profit organization called Andy Hull’s Sunshine Foundation, whose mission is to raise awareness of the high rate of suicide while providing teens with coping skills to deal with life’s challenges. With a "You Matter!" approach, the foundation both honors Andy’s legacy and saves lives by offering much-needed education, support, and encouragement. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL HEAR ABOUT THINGS LIKE: The heartbreaking way Andy took his life and the vow LeAnn made in her bathroom that night. The wonderful day when baseball scouts came from all over the country to watch Andy pitch. The warning signs everyone missed that could have saved Andy. How LeAnn has been able to be a victor, not a victim during her history of continuing, devastating losses. SOME QUESTIONS IRENE ASKS LEANN: What is the difference between grieving and being sad? How is your book, How to Live When You Want to Die, a roadmap for those suffering from the passing of a loved one? What do you say to teens who are thinking about suicide, who are at risk for suicide, and how do you advise kids to cope when things go wrong? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/griefandrebirth/support