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BKTN~Be Kinder Than Necessary

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My name is Heather, I am doing a GoFundMe since it’s Brielle’s birthday month. My beautiful daughter, Brielle was born April 28, 2001. The impact of Brielle’s life on those around her was profound and far-reaching. She touched lives with her kindness, her empathy, and her radiant spirit. The legacy she leaves is not one of duration but of depth – a legacy of love, joy, compassion an impact made on every heart she touched.
Unfortunately on June 30th, 2021 Brielle lost her battle with mental health. We are left to keep her beautiful spirit and the words left behind on her wall board in her bedroom….Be Kinder Than Necessary, a phrase my daughter, Brielle lived by. She would also say “everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle”. Brielle was fighting her own battle for years, yet she made sure those around her were happy, doing well, smiling, laughing, having fun and most of all felt loved. Brielle had a contagious laugh, an energy that made you feel good and want to be around, a gentle/comforting soul. Every time she and I were together out and about, I remember being in awe & so proud of her because Brielle would be sure to compliment someone each and every time just to see them smile! Even if she was having one of her dark days.
All profits from the BKTN merchandise & GoFundMe donations will go toward helping out young adults in our community battling brain health & mental illness. Spreading awareness and helping to end the stigma attached to brain health, mental illness and the shame so many feel with sexual assault.
We offer scholarships for self love classes. This 5-week course will help you understand yourself by getting to the root of the problems using Shadow work, inner child and more! 
Through this work genuine self-love is achievable.
Brielle left this world too soon, but definitely made an impact on so many. We will continue to make sure Brielle’s purpose stays alive and relevant.
To learn more about Brielle and BKTN, please visit our website

Thank you in advance for your kindness, whether it’s sharing this, checking out the website or a donation.

Peace & love~
Brielle’s family & friends
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Donations 

  • Madeline Barbee
    • $20
    • 6 mos
  • Anaze Benedict
    • $25
    • 6 mos
  • Thomas Chesney
    • $100
    • 8 mos
  • Tracy Covarrubias
    • $25
    • 8 mos
  • Stacy Francois
    • $25
    • 8 mos
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Heather Osthoff
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Dubuque, IA

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