by James Espinoza, MS, CPD, RBLP-T | Jun 14, 2025 | Grief & Loss, Mental Health
by James Espinoza, MS, CPD, RBLP-T As a U.S. Army veteran, retired law enforcement leader, and suicide loss survivor, which I have covered in previous articles, I’ve witnessed firsthand the silent battles men fight behind the uniform—and beyond it. The emotional...
by James Espinoza, MS, CPD, RBLP-T | Nov 30, 2024 | Grief & Loss, Suicide Prevention
By James Espinoza Content alert: Method mentioned briefly. If you are struggling with thoughts of suicide, call 988, the USA Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. You can text, call, or even chat with a web browser for yourself or on behalf of a loved one or friend. Visit...
by James Espinoza, MS, CPD, RBLP-T | Nov 11, 2024 | Suicide Prevention
Boots on the Ground: Legislation in Action by James Espinoza, Founder of the Veteran Mentor Project After my brother, Ponce (Pedro) Espinoza, died by suicide in 2018, I met with California Assemblywoman Jacqui Irwin to propose the idea of a card or labeling to be...