Woman Turns Personal Tragedy Into Suicide Awareness Campaign

Woman Turns Personal Tragedy Into Suicide Awareness Campaign

In a heartbreaking span of just 29 hours, NaTasha Turner lost both her husband and brother-in-law to suicide. Now, she is channeling her grief into action, launching a suicide awareness campaign during September, recognized nationwide as Suicide Prevention Month.

Turner said the devastating back-to-back losses pushed her to confront the silence and stigma that often surround mental health struggles. Instead of retreating into despair, she felt compelled to create a movement that could help other families avoid similar tragedy.

Her campaign focuses on sharing vital mental health and suicide prevention resources across communities. By leveraging social media and local outreach, Turner hopes to connect people with hotlines, counseling services, and peer-support programs that can make a difference in moments of crisis.

“This is bigger than my grief,” Turner explained. “If sharing my family’s story can save even one life, then their deaths will not have been in vain.”

Suicide remains one of the leading causes of death in the United States, with rates continuing to climb, particularly among men and young adults. Advocates stress that awareness, open conversations, and access to resources are critical in reversing these trends.

Turner’s campaign is part of a broader nationwide effort this month to highlight prevention, encourage dialogue, and remind those in crisis that they are not alone.

For immediate help, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is available 24/7 by dialing 988.