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LeAnn Hull is an author, a motivational speaker, a presenter, an encourager, the Co-Affiliate Leader of the remarkable non-profit Helping Parents Heal group named Healing After Suicide, and an inspiring role model for grief to healing to rebirth. Her book, titled How to Live When You Want to Die, tells the heartbreaking experience of losing her 16-year-old son to suicide in 2012. Andy was a great student, a star pitcher scouted by major league baseball teams, on his way to becoming an Eagle Scout, and he was dearly loved by his friends. His suicide sent a piercing thunderbolt through the hearts of many thousands of people, and it also became the driving force behind LeAnn\\u2019s purpose-driven conviction to spread love, inspiration, and encouragement in the midst of her grief. After Andy transitioned, LeAnn founded a non-profit organization called Andy Hull\\u2019s Sunshine Foundation, whose mission is to raise awareness of the high rate of suicide while providing teens with coping skills to deal with life\\u2019s challenges. With a "You Matter!" approach, the foundation both honors Andy\\u2019s legacy and saves lives by offering much-needed education, support, and encouragement.

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU\\u2019LL HEAR ABOUT THINGS LIKE: 

\\xb7        The heartbreaking way Andy took his life and the vow LeAnn made in her bathroom that night.

\\xb7        The wonderful day when baseball scouts came from all over the country to watch Andy pitch.

\\xb7        The warning signs everyone missed that could have saved Andy.

\\xb7        How LeAnn has been able to be a victor not a victim during her history of continuing, devastating losses.

SOME QUESTIONS IRENE ASKS LeAnn:

\\xb7        What is the difference between grieving and being sad?

\\xb7        How is your book, How to Live When You Want to Die, a roadmap for those suffering from the passing of a loved one?

\\xb7        What do you say to teens who are thinking about suicide, who are at risk for suicide, and how do you advise kids to cope when things go wrong?