Stories written by Angela Perry
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Learning to Live for Myself
I went home that night, and for the first time in a very long time, felt I could breathe again.
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What It Means to Be a Suicide Prevention Advocate: Making a Difference in My State
As a result of the dedication and perseverance of local field advocates, AFSP has become a lead voice in Oregon’s suicide prevention efforts statewide and played a large role in the enactment of several mental health and suicide prevention laws over the last three years.