by AnneMoss Rogers | Apr 26, 2026 | For Parents, Grief & Loss, Substance misuse
Bereaved parents never forget their deceased child’s birthday. The picture above is of my 20-year-old son Charles, on his last birthday in 2015. He was in Georgia with his grandparents and asked to go to….drum roll…. Taco Bell of all places, for his...
by AnneMoss Rogers | Apr 19, 2026 | For Parents, Substance misuse
Try not to do the following: Do not weaponize or withdraw your love to achieve a goal The first and most important—never withdraw love for the sake of trying to force your loved one into recovery, because it does the opposite. It makes your loved one feel worse,...
by AnneMoss Rogers | Apr 12, 2026 | For Parents, Grief & Loss
To encourage my sons to cooperate for the “Christmas card” and calendar family photos, I learned to let them take their silly photo first. Below was the one that ended up on our annual family calendar. I have folders full of crossed eyes, weird poses, and unfiltered...
by AnneMoss Rogers | Mar 29, 2026 | For Educators, For Parents, Mental Health, Speaker topics, Suicide Prevention
Image from a NYT video of parents, mostly those who’ve lost a child to suicide, who say or have evidence that social media was a major contributing factor to their child’s mental decline and ultimate death Landmark Case Blames Social Media Platforms for...
by AnneMoss Rogers | Mar 21, 2026 | For Educators, For Parents, Student Wellness, Suicide Prevention
Major Partners include: “I wanted to express my gratitude across the miles. The documentary recently published was so well done, and so needed.” —Lara Duncan Parents often leave hospitals confused, scared, and unsupported after a child attempts suicide....
by AnneMoss Rogers | Mar 21, 2026 | For Educators, For Parents, For Workplaces, Mental Health, Student Wellness
Anxiety loves short-term relief. It thrives and accelerates on long-term avoidance. Behaviors that make you feel better in the moment quietly strengthen anxiety when you avoid situations. In early grief, avoiding a gathering can be about emotional capacity, not...
