09/03/2026
In both my personal and professional life, I have unfortunately seen the effects of depression and su***de. I won’t, and in some cases can’t, share the details of the stories I’ve been a part of. But I have never forgotten any of them.
As lawyers, and more broadly as people, we often meet others in moments when they are scared, overwhelmed, grieving, uncertain, or carrying far more than we can see. We may be focused on the legal problem in front of us while having no idea what else that person is trying to survive.
We cannot always know what another person is carrying. But we can choose to be gentle. We can notice people. We can make room for humanity alongside the work.
I think about that often, and especially during September, which is National Su***de Prevention Month.
If you or someone you care about is struggling, NAMI has resources and information about su***de prevention and how to help:
https://www.nami.org/stay-connected/events/awareness-events/su***de-prevention-month/
And on a personal note: if you’re struggling, promise me you’ll reach out. If not to me, then to someone you trust. You do not have to carry it alone. Things can get better.
