Over the past two decades, suicide rates have steadily risen across the United States. Even when family and friends notice the warning signs and try to get help, the outcome can still be devastating.
That’s the heartbreaking story of today’s guest on Grieving Out Loud. Larissa Strong’s daughter, Hailey, had been receiving care in an inpatient mental health facility after a suicide attempt. Despite that, Larissa says the facility allowed her daughter to leave, and within 48 hours, Hailey was able to purchase a gun and take her own life.
Now, Larissa is fighting for stricter gun regulations for people struggling with mental health, honoring her daughter’s memory through advocacy. In this episode of Grieving Out Loud, she shares her mission and the changes she hopes to see.
Listen to her powerful testimony here.
If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to check out the following:
When Words Are All That’s Left After Suicide
Embracing hope after the loss of a daughter to suicide
Why So Many Teens are Struggling, and What We’re Missing
MEET THE GUEST
Larissa Strong
Larissa Strong is the founder of Hailey’s Legacy and a dedicated advocate working to close the gaps between mental healthcare and firearm accessibility. After the tragic loss of her daughter, Hailey, she turned her grief into a mission to protect those in crisis through systemic change and increased awareness.
