The Heartbreak of Suicide: Why Moms Need Support Too
Sorry for Such a Somber Post…
I can’t stop thinking about the recent heartbreaking story of the woman who drowned her two young children and then herself. Reports said she had made distress calls to her ex-husband, but no one intervened. I’ve got to believe that he didn’t take her seriously.
The truth is, too often, cries for help go unnoticed—or dismissed as exaggeration. But the numbers tell us otherwise. According to the CDC, as of July 2025, there were 153 emergency department visits per 100,000 people related to suspected suicide attempts. Men aged 75 and older continue to have the highest suicide rates of any age group. And among young people, the crisis is alarming: 39% of LGBTQ+ youth aged 13 to 24 in the U.S. seriously considered suicide in the past year, with transgender and nonbinary youth at the highest risk.
With September recognized as National Suicide Prevention Month, I’m urging all of us to be more attentive, more compassionate, and more responsive. When your strongest, most courageous friend whispers that she’s depressed, she doesn’t need you to dismiss her fears—she needs your words of encouragement, your presence, and your belief that her life matters.
And let’s not forget about moms. Too often, mothers are praised for their strength while silently carrying unbearable loads. Moms need:
Coaching aids that provide tools and strategies for balance.Regular self-care actions that protect their mental and emotional well-being.Consistent support systems—whether from friends, family, faith communities, or professionals.Most importantly, they need the courage to ask for help and the space to listen when help is offered.
If you or someone you know is struggling, please know you’re not alone. In the U.S., call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Someone will be there to listen.
This September, I encourage you to check in on your “strong” friends—the ones who rarely ask for help but may be silently struggling. Encourage the moms in your life to rest, recharge, and speak up when life feels overwhelming. And if you’re a mom reading this, please remember: asking for help is not weakness—it’s courage. Support isn’t a luxury—it’s a lifeline.
If you’re looking for consistent support, practical tools, or simply a safe space to talk, I’d love to walk alongside you. You can reach me at clynn@clynnwilliams.com or reply to this newsletter. Let’s make sure no one has to carry life’s burdens alone.
C. Lynn Williams, #MsParentGuru
Parent Coach & Author
Helping parents care for themselves while raising strong, confident kids.
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