Coulter Somes: Finding Purpose<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\u201cWhat did you do with the life I gave you?\u201d That single question stopped Coulter Somes in his tracks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Somes grew up in the Vail Valley, but in college at the University of Kansas, he found himself drawn into the world of parties and binge drinking. It didn\u2019t take long to notice his drinking was different: his tolerance was greater, his focus on alcohol was stronger. Drinking wasn\u2019t a pastime; it was becoming a part of his identity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It didn\u2019t help that alcoholism was threaded into the fabric of his family. And like many who inherit this battle, he didn\u2019t see the fight until he was already in it. \u201cI have a disease,\u201d he says now. \u201cAnd I didn\u2019t really have a choice in that.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nChris & Pete Thompson: Nothing to Hide<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n“That\u2019s our son, Jim. Jim has a lot of addiction issues. We don\u2019t actually know where he is right now.\u201d Chris and Pete have nothing to hide. For 10 years, they have been battling with the reality that their son is completely at the mercy of his disease. Their story is heartbreaking by anyone\u2019s standards, and yet they continue to share it in the hope of helping others who have loved ones struggling with addiction. \u201cA lot of times, people don\u2019t know how to react,\u201d shares Chris. \u201cThey just don\u2019t know what to say or what to do. It\u2019s ok to talk about it.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nJohn Shipp: The Spirit of Perseverance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\nCOVID-19 hit John Shipp from every angle. All at once, the local restauranteur was struggling amidst the stress of halted business, social isolation and surgery from a broken ankle. \u201cOver the years, I\u2019ve gone from being alone and never asking for help, to now including people so that they know I\u2019m struggling,\u201d says John. He understands the topics of mental health and addiction are uncomfortable for some, to which he says, \u201cWell, it\u2019s time to get uncomfortable.\u201d He shares his story to show others a way towards hope.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nKarlie Cummins: Journey to Wholeness<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\nWhile the traumas in her life have broken Karlie into pieces, every triumph gilds her back to wholeness, revealing a more resilient, strong and wiser version of herself. \u201cI don\u2019t want the struggles that I\u2019ve had to not have a purpose,\u201d she explains. \u201cI want every hard thing that I\u2019ve been through to help somebody else, whether it\u2019s letting them know they\u2019re not alone, or helping them make different choices, or just giving them some inspiration to keep going.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nAmanda Precourt: I Am A Survivor<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\nAmanda Precourt describes herself as high-performing, driven and ambitious, so when she couldn\u2019t find the motivation to ski, socialize or even get out of bed, she knew something wasn\u2019t right. She was 37 years old when she tried to throw herself out of a moving car on I70. Diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder and major depressive disorder, Amanda now knows how to manage her mental health and has become a champion for others facing similar challenges.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nFinn Mott: Overcoming A New Battle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\nAt just 13, Finn Mott was diagnosed with cancer in his brain and spine. As a teenager fighting for his life, Finn battled depression, likening it to a dense fog that clouded his mood. Not wanting to be known as \u201cthe kid with cancer,\u201d Finn pursued therapy and after a summer at Roundup River Ranch, he decided he wouldn\u2019t let his cancer define him. Rather, he would use the pain he experienced to build his character.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nSonia Mej\u00eda: A Story Of Hope<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\nSonia Mej\u00eda\u2019s first suicide attempt was at age 9, but she says going to the medicine cabinet in her home was always an option. Diagnosed with bipolar disorder, Sonia has learned to manage her ups and downs with therapy, spiritualism, time with family and through supporting others. She is the founder of Hearts Reign, a local nonprofit dedicated to raising awareness of the importance of mental health and providing education, training and support to the Hispanic community. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nVickie Zacher: Picture of Resilience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\nVickie Zacher lost her daughter, Olivia Ortega, to suicide when Olivia was only 13. In addition to the tremendous trauma and loss, Vickie was left with \u201cwhat-ifs\u201d and \u201cwhys,\u201d leaving her feeling hopeless. She considered ending her own life and realized she would have only been passing her pain onto her other two children. So, Vickie sought therapy and through the support of counselors and friends, as well as her own incredible resilience, Vickie now strives to help others and fight the stigmas around behavioral health. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWhat did you do with the life I gave you?\u201d That single question stopped Coulter Somes in his tracks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Somes grew up in the Vail Valley, but in college at the University of Kansas, he found himself drawn into the world of parties and binge drinking. It didn\u2019t take long to notice his drinking was different: his tolerance was greater, his focus on alcohol was stronger. Drinking wasn\u2019t a pastime; it was becoming a part of his identity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It didn\u2019t help that alcoholism was threaded into the fabric of his family. And like many who inherit this battle, he didn\u2019t see the fight until he was already in it. \u201cI have a disease,\u201d he says now. \u201cAnd I didn\u2019t really have a choice in that.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Chris & Pete Thompson: Nothing to Hide<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n“That\u2019s our son, Jim. Jim has a lot of addiction issues. We don\u2019t actually know where he is right now.\u201d Chris and Pete have nothing to hide. For 10 years, they have been battling with the reality that their son is completely at the mercy of his disease. Their story is heartbreaking by anyone\u2019s standards, and yet they continue to share it in the hope of helping others who have loved ones struggling with addiction. \u201cA lot of times, people don\u2019t know how to react,\u201d shares Chris. \u201cThey just don\u2019t know what to say or what to do. It\u2019s ok to talk about it.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nJohn Shipp: The Spirit of Perseverance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\nCOVID-19 hit John Shipp from every angle. All at once, the local restauranteur was struggling amidst the stress of halted business, social isolation and surgery from a broken ankle. \u201cOver the years, I\u2019ve gone from being alone and never asking for help, to now including people so that they know I\u2019m struggling,\u201d says John. He understands the topics of mental health and addiction are uncomfortable for some, to which he says, \u201cWell, it\u2019s time to get uncomfortable.\u201d He shares his story to show others a way towards hope.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nKarlie Cummins: Journey to Wholeness<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\nWhile the traumas in her life have broken Karlie into pieces, every triumph gilds her back to wholeness, revealing a more resilient, strong and wiser version of herself. \u201cI don\u2019t want the struggles that I\u2019ve had to not have a purpose,\u201d she explains. \u201cI want every hard thing that I\u2019ve been through to help somebody else, whether it\u2019s letting them know they\u2019re not alone, or helping them make different choices, or just giving them some inspiration to keep going.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nAmanda Precourt: I Am A Survivor<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\nAmanda Precourt describes herself as high-performing, driven and ambitious, so when she couldn\u2019t find the motivation to ski, socialize or even get out of bed, she knew something wasn\u2019t right. She was 37 years old when she tried to throw herself out of a moving car on I70. Diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder and major depressive disorder, Amanda now knows how to manage her mental health and has become a champion for others facing similar challenges.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nFinn Mott: Overcoming A New Battle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\nAt just 13, Finn Mott was diagnosed with cancer in his brain and spine. As a teenager fighting for his life, Finn battled depression, likening it to a dense fog that clouded his mood. Not wanting to be known as \u201cthe kid with cancer,\u201d Finn pursued therapy and after a summer at Roundup River Ranch, he decided he wouldn\u2019t let his cancer define him. Rather, he would use the pain he experienced to build his character.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nSonia Mej\u00eda: A Story Of Hope<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\nSonia Mej\u00eda\u2019s first suicide attempt was at age 9, but she says going to the medicine cabinet in her home was always an option. Diagnosed with bipolar disorder, Sonia has learned to manage her ups and downs with therapy, spiritualism, time with family and through supporting others. She is the founder of Hearts Reign, a local nonprofit dedicated to raising awareness of the importance of mental health and providing education, training and support to the Hispanic community. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nVickie Zacher: Picture of Resilience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\nVickie Zacher lost her daughter, Olivia Ortega, to suicide when Olivia was only 13. In addition to the tremendous trauma and loss, Vickie was left with \u201cwhat-ifs\u201d and \u201cwhys,\u201d leaving her feeling hopeless. She considered ending her own life and realized she would have only been passing her pain onto her other two children. So, Vickie sought therapy and through the support of counselors and friends, as well as her own incredible resilience, Vickie now strives to help others and fight the stigmas around behavioral health. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
“That\u2019s our son, Jim. Jim has a lot of addiction issues. We don\u2019t actually know where he is right now.\u201d Chris and Pete have nothing to hide. For 10 years, they have been battling with the reality that their son is completely at the mercy of his disease. Their story is heartbreaking by anyone\u2019s standards, and yet they continue to share it in the hope of helping others who have loved ones struggling with addiction. \u201cA lot of times, people don\u2019t know how to react,\u201d shares Chris. \u201cThey just don\u2019t know what to say or what to do. It\u2019s ok to talk about it.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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John Shipp: The Spirit of Perseverance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\nCOVID-19 hit John Shipp from every angle. All at once, the local restauranteur was struggling amidst the stress of halted business, social isolation and surgery from a broken ankle. \u201cOver the years, I\u2019ve gone from being alone and never asking for help, to now including people so that they know I\u2019m struggling,\u201d says John. He understands the topics of mental health and addiction are uncomfortable for some, to which he says, \u201cWell, it\u2019s time to get uncomfortable.\u201d He shares his story to show others a way towards hope.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nKarlie Cummins: Journey to Wholeness<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\nWhile the traumas in her life have broken Karlie into pieces, every triumph gilds her back to wholeness, revealing a more resilient, strong and wiser version of herself. \u201cI don\u2019t want the struggles that I\u2019ve had to not have a purpose,\u201d she explains. \u201cI want every hard thing that I\u2019ve been through to help somebody else, whether it\u2019s letting them know they\u2019re not alone, or helping them make different choices, or just giving them some inspiration to keep going.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nAmanda Precourt: I Am A Survivor<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\nAmanda Precourt describes herself as high-performing, driven and ambitious, so when she couldn\u2019t find the motivation to ski, socialize or even get out of bed, she knew something wasn\u2019t right. She was 37 years old when she tried to throw herself out of a moving car on I70. Diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder and major depressive disorder, Amanda now knows how to manage her mental health and has become a champion for others facing similar challenges.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nFinn Mott: Overcoming A New Battle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\nAt just 13, Finn Mott was diagnosed with cancer in his brain and spine. As a teenager fighting for his life, Finn battled depression, likening it to a dense fog that clouded his mood. Not wanting to be known as \u201cthe kid with cancer,\u201d Finn pursued therapy and after a summer at Roundup River Ranch, he decided he wouldn\u2019t let his cancer define him. Rather, he would use the pain he experienced to build his character.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nSonia Mej\u00eda: A Story Of Hope<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\nSonia Mej\u00eda\u2019s first suicide attempt was at age 9, but she says going to the medicine cabinet in her home was always an option. Diagnosed with bipolar disorder, Sonia has learned to manage her ups and downs with therapy, spiritualism, time with family and through supporting others. She is the founder of Hearts Reign, a local nonprofit dedicated to raising awareness of the importance of mental health and providing education, training and support to the Hispanic community. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nVickie Zacher: Picture of Resilience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\nVickie Zacher lost her daughter, Olivia Ortega, to suicide when Olivia was only 13. In addition to the tremendous trauma and loss, Vickie was left with \u201cwhat-ifs\u201d and \u201cwhys,\u201d leaving her feeling hopeless. She considered ending her own life and realized she would have only been passing her pain onto her other two children. So, Vickie sought therapy and through the support of counselors and friends, as well as her own incredible resilience, Vickie now strives to help others and fight the stigmas around behavioral health. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
COVID-19 hit John Shipp from every angle. All at once, the local restauranteur was struggling amidst the stress of halted business, social isolation and surgery from a broken ankle. \u201cOver the years, I\u2019ve gone from being alone and never asking for help, to now including people so that they know I\u2019m struggling,\u201d says John. He understands the topics of mental health and addiction are uncomfortable for some, to which he says, \u201cWell, it\u2019s time to get uncomfortable.\u201d He shares his story to show others a way towards hope.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Karlie Cummins: Journey to Wholeness<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\nWhile the traumas in her life have broken Karlie into pieces, every triumph gilds her back to wholeness, revealing a more resilient, strong and wiser version of herself. \u201cI don\u2019t want the struggles that I\u2019ve had to not have a purpose,\u201d she explains. \u201cI want every hard thing that I\u2019ve been through to help somebody else, whether it\u2019s letting them know they\u2019re not alone, or helping them make different choices, or just giving them some inspiration to keep going.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nAmanda Precourt: I Am A Survivor<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\nAmanda Precourt describes herself as high-performing, driven and ambitious, so when she couldn\u2019t find the motivation to ski, socialize or even get out of bed, she knew something wasn\u2019t right. She was 37 years old when she tried to throw herself out of a moving car on I70. Diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder and major depressive disorder, Amanda now knows how to manage her mental health and has become a champion for others facing similar challenges.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nFinn Mott: Overcoming A New Battle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\nAt just 13, Finn Mott was diagnosed with cancer in his brain and spine. As a teenager fighting for his life, Finn battled depression, likening it to a dense fog that clouded his mood. Not wanting to be known as \u201cthe kid with cancer,\u201d Finn pursued therapy and after a summer at Roundup River Ranch, he decided he wouldn\u2019t let his cancer define him. Rather, he would use the pain he experienced to build his character.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nSonia Mej\u00eda: A Story Of Hope<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\nSonia Mej\u00eda\u2019s first suicide attempt was at age 9, but she says going to the medicine cabinet in her home was always an option. Diagnosed with bipolar disorder, Sonia has learned to manage her ups and downs with therapy, spiritualism, time with family and through supporting others. She is the founder of Hearts Reign, a local nonprofit dedicated to raising awareness of the importance of mental health and providing education, training and support to the Hispanic community. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nVickie Zacher: Picture of Resilience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\nVickie Zacher lost her daughter, Olivia Ortega, to suicide when Olivia was only 13. In addition to the tremendous trauma and loss, Vickie was left with \u201cwhat-ifs\u201d and \u201cwhys,\u201d leaving her feeling hopeless. She considered ending her own life and realized she would have only been passing her pain onto her other two children. So, Vickie sought therapy and through the support of counselors and friends, as well as her own incredible resilience, Vickie now strives to help others and fight the stigmas around behavioral health. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
While the traumas in her life have broken Karlie into pieces, every triumph gilds her back to wholeness, revealing a more resilient, strong and wiser version of herself. \u201cI don\u2019t want the struggles that I\u2019ve had to not have a purpose,\u201d she explains. \u201cI want every hard thing that I\u2019ve been through to help somebody else, whether it\u2019s letting them know they\u2019re not alone, or helping them make different choices, or just giving them some inspiration to keep going.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Amanda Precourt: I Am A Survivor<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\nAmanda Precourt describes herself as high-performing, driven and ambitious, so when she couldn\u2019t find the motivation to ski, socialize or even get out of bed, she knew something wasn\u2019t right. She was 37 years old when she tried to throw herself out of a moving car on I70. Diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder and major depressive disorder, Amanda now knows how to manage her mental health and has become a champion for others facing similar challenges.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nFinn Mott: Overcoming A New Battle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\nAt just 13, Finn Mott was diagnosed with cancer in his brain and spine. As a teenager fighting for his life, Finn battled depression, likening it to a dense fog that clouded his mood. Not wanting to be known as \u201cthe kid with cancer,\u201d Finn pursued therapy and after a summer at Roundup River Ranch, he decided he wouldn\u2019t let his cancer define him. Rather, he would use the pain he experienced to build his character.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nSonia Mej\u00eda: A Story Of Hope<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\nSonia Mej\u00eda\u2019s first suicide attempt was at age 9, but she says going to the medicine cabinet in her home was always an option. Diagnosed with bipolar disorder, Sonia has learned to manage her ups and downs with therapy, spiritualism, time with family and through supporting others. She is the founder of Hearts Reign, a local nonprofit dedicated to raising awareness of the importance of mental health and providing education, training and support to the Hispanic community. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nVickie Zacher: Picture of Resilience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\nVickie Zacher lost her daughter, Olivia Ortega, to suicide when Olivia was only 13. In addition to the tremendous trauma and loss, Vickie was left with \u201cwhat-ifs\u201d and \u201cwhys,\u201d leaving her feeling hopeless. She considered ending her own life and realized she would have only been passing her pain onto her other two children. So, Vickie sought therapy and through the support of counselors and friends, as well as her own incredible resilience, Vickie now strives to help others and fight the stigmas around behavioral health. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Amanda Precourt describes herself as high-performing, driven and ambitious, so when she couldn\u2019t find the motivation to ski, socialize or even get out of bed, she knew something wasn\u2019t right. She was 37 years old when she tried to throw herself out of a moving car on I70. Diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder and major depressive disorder, Amanda now knows how to manage her mental health and has become a champion for others facing similar challenges.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Finn Mott: Overcoming A New Battle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\nAt just 13, Finn Mott was diagnosed with cancer in his brain and spine. As a teenager fighting for his life, Finn battled depression, likening it to a dense fog that clouded his mood. Not wanting to be known as \u201cthe kid with cancer,\u201d Finn pursued therapy and after a summer at Roundup River Ranch, he decided he wouldn\u2019t let his cancer define him. Rather, he would use the pain he experienced to build his character.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nSonia Mej\u00eda: A Story Of Hope<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\nSonia Mej\u00eda\u2019s first suicide attempt was at age 9, but she says going to the medicine cabinet in her home was always an option. Diagnosed with bipolar disorder, Sonia has learned to manage her ups and downs with therapy, spiritualism, time with family and through supporting others. She is the founder of Hearts Reign, a local nonprofit dedicated to raising awareness of the importance of mental health and providing education, training and support to the Hispanic community. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nVickie Zacher: Picture of Resilience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\nVickie Zacher lost her daughter, Olivia Ortega, to suicide when Olivia was only 13. In addition to the tremendous trauma and loss, Vickie was left with \u201cwhat-ifs\u201d and \u201cwhys,\u201d leaving her feeling hopeless. She considered ending her own life and realized she would have only been passing her pain onto her other two children. So, Vickie sought therapy and through the support of counselors and friends, as well as her own incredible resilience, Vickie now strives to help others and fight the stigmas around behavioral health. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
At just 13, Finn Mott was diagnosed with cancer in his brain and spine. As a teenager fighting for his life, Finn battled depression, likening it to a dense fog that clouded his mood. Not wanting to be known as \u201cthe kid with cancer,\u201d Finn pursued therapy and after a summer at Roundup River Ranch, he decided he wouldn\u2019t let his cancer define him. Rather, he would use the pain he experienced to build his character.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Sonia Mej\u00eda: A Story Of Hope<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\nSonia Mej\u00eda\u2019s first suicide attempt was at age 9, but she says going to the medicine cabinet in her home was always an option. Diagnosed with bipolar disorder, Sonia has learned to manage her ups and downs with therapy, spiritualism, time with family and through supporting others. She is the founder of Hearts Reign, a local nonprofit dedicated to raising awareness of the importance of mental health and providing education, training and support to the Hispanic community. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nVickie Zacher: Picture of Resilience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\nVickie Zacher lost her daughter, Olivia Ortega, to suicide when Olivia was only 13. In addition to the tremendous trauma and loss, Vickie was left with \u201cwhat-ifs\u201d and \u201cwhys,\u201d leaving her feeling hopeless. She considered ending her own life and realized she would have only been passing her pain onto her other two children. So, Vickie sought therapy and through the support of counselors and friends, as well as her own incredible resilience, Vickie now strives to help others and fight the stigmas around behavioral health. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sonia Mej\u00eda\u2019s first suicide attempt was at age 9, but she says going to the medicine cabinet in her home was always an option. Diagnosed with bipolar disorder, Sonia has learned to manage her ups and downs with therapy, spiritualism, time with family and through supporting others. She is the founder of Hearts Reign, a local nonprofit dedicated to raising awareness of the importance of mental health and providing education, training and support to the Hispanic community. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Vickie Zacher: Picture of Resilience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\nVickie Zacher lost her daughter, Olivia Ortega, to suicide when Olivia was only 13. In addition to the tremendous trauma and loss, Vickie was left with \u201cwhat-ifs\u201d and \u201cwhys,\u201d leaving her feeling hopeless. She considered ending her own life and realized she would have only been passing her pain onto her other two children. So, Vickie sought therapy and through the support of counselors and friends, as well as her own incredible resilience, Vickie now strives to help others and fight the stigmas around behavioral health. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Vickie Zacher lost her daughter, Olivia Ortega, to suicide when Olivia was only 13. In addition to the tremendous trauma and loss, Vickie was left with \u201cwhat-ifs\u201d and \u201cwhys,\u201d leaving her feeling hopeless. She considered ending her own life and realized she would have only been passing her pain onto her other two children. So, Vickie sought therapy and through the support of counselors and friends, as well as her own incredible resilience, Vickie now strives to help others and fight the stigmas around behavioral health. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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