Click on the beautiful faces below to read their stories.
Words Matter is a mental health and suicide prevention exhibit that I started in 2016. Since its initial exhibition at Meridian City Hall Initial Point Gallery, I have displayed this exhibit at over 20 locations.
The exhibit consists of stories of individuals lost to suicide and of those who have struggled with mental health but are still here, still fighting. The portraits of the lost are GIFTED to families through the donations of friends, family and strangers. The families were not expecting to receive the portrait when I started this project, they simply wanted to share their loved one's story. It has been a blessing to be able to deliver the original drawings home.
Want to help make a difference in the lives of families who lost a loved one to suicide? By donating, you make it possible for me to keep drawing and delivering these portraits to families. You also help to frame the portraits so that the exhibit can continue to grow, travel and impact people all over that might be struggling with suicidal thoughts, or those struggling after the loss of a loved one.
Help me bring HOPE to the world. DONATE HOPE
The exhibit consists of stories of individuals lost to suicide and of those who have struggled with mental health but are still here, still fighting. The portraits of the lost are GIFTED to families through the donations of friends, family and strangers. The families were not expecting to receive the portrait when I started this project, they simply wanted to share their loved one's story. It has been a blessing to be able to deliver the original drawings home.
Want to help make a difference in the lives of families who lost a loved one to suicide? By donating, you make it possible for me to keep drawing and delivering these portraits to families. You also help to frame the portraits so that the exhibit can continue to grow, travel and impact people all over that might be struggling with suicidal thoughts, or those struggling after the loss of a loved one.
Help me bring HOPE to the world. DONATE HOPE
Victims of Suicide
Cam
Lynne
Justin
Jesse
Peter
Sarah
Ellis
Kimberly
Brayden
Sophie
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Kat
Jeret
Maddie
Monte
Joey
Camille
Brandon
Jennifer
Destin
Pamela
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Faces of Hope
Anaise
Becca
Emily
Taylor
Steve
Dave
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Kait
Lacey
Rachel
Madie
LaTasha
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