Evie’s Legacy: Love, Connection, and the Fight for Mental Health

::CONTENT WARNING:: In this episode, the subjects of mental health and suicide are discussed.In this deeply moving episode of Life Stories, Shara sits down with Jessica Domingos, co-founder of The Evie Effect, a nonprofit born from the unimaginable loss of her 12-year-old daughter, Evie.Jessica shares Evie’s story with honesty, compassion, and courage and talks about childhood anxiety, the pressures of middle school, and the heartbreaking reality that so many families quietly face. Out of her family’s grief came a powerful mission: to make sure no one has to face mental health struggles or suicide alone.You’ll learn how The Evie Effect is creating change through:*Holding Space, a suicide-prevention workshop that teaches people how to recognize warning signs and have life-saving conversations*Beyond the Darkness, their podcast that brings hope through honest storytelling*Community events like their 5K and Evie Rocks Tyler, a powerful suicide-awareness concert*Support for those who’ve lost someone, including healing retreats for survivors of suicide lossThis episode is not just about grief. It’s about connection, courage, and what happens when love becomes a lifeline. Jessica reminds us that small acts of kindness, honest conversations, and simply showing up for one another can truly save lives.To find out more about The Evie Effect, visit https://evieeffect.org/Want to be a guest on Life Stories Podcast? Send Shara Goswick a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1718977880777072342a16683