Strength and Courage for Tracy Moss and her kids
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Please join me in supporting Tracy Moss and her four beautiful children. Kindness is like sunlight to the human spirit. Being part of empowering a family to embrace their worth and potential during a crisis is the closest anyone can get to being part of a miracle. In light of the shocking and tragic death of Bella Rose Desrosiers, the devastating effects of this tragedy have been felt by friends, teachers, neighbours, co-workers, and others in the community. Being a mother is one of the hardest jobs in the world and made even more difficult in the face of a life altering crisis. Putting the pieces of Tracy and her four children’s lives back together will be a long and difficult road, as they struggle to make sense of how their lives as they knew it have been forever changed. They are feeling a range of emotions surrounding the tragic event including, shock, fear, anxiety, isolation, guilt, and above all immense emotional pain. Families have needs that often go unrecognized. When our family, friend or someone in our community is in distress, the cure is our compassion. The social, emotional, and financial support of friends, family, and community can help an individual or a family feel more confident in moving forward with their lives and it is important for Tracy and her children to know they are not alone.
The occurrence, impact, and consequences of mental health and addiction problems are well known. What is less well known is the tremendous, but often invisible impact of mental health and addiction problems on families. At some point in our lives, most people will be touched by a mental health or addiction problem. One that they experience either directly or through a family member, friend, or co-worker. Many will struggle with both an addiction and a mental health problem at the same time. For someone with a mental health or addiction problem, and for their family, life can be chaotic and unpredictable. Symptoms may appear one day and disappear the next. Families often feel helpless to do anything other than worry.
When most people are diagnosed with a significant physical health problem, they seek support from family and friends, but when a family member has a serious mental health or addiction problem, the response can be quite different. Stigma, discrimination, and a lack of understanding can mean that families sometimes conceal mental health or addiction problems. This fear often leads families to distance themselves from other family members, friends, and the wider community, resulting in facing these issues in isolation and with little knowledge of where to go or who to turn to. Stigma can affect many aspects of people’s lives. Even a brief episode of mental illness can have far-reaching effects on well-being, families, and relationships. Careers can be interrupted leading to substantial financial strain; social networks may abandon them due to stigma and discrimination, and families are often blamed for their loved one’s mental illness or addiction.
We are all on this journey together, but sometimes we forget. Showing empathy, kindness, and inclusivity is a way of being that leads to a more compassionate world. One where every one of us matters. Every struggle, every hurt, every dream… all equally important. When we believe that we matter, we can accomplish anything. Reminding people that they are loved, cared for, and needed is something that we should be doing on a regular basis, and more so in times of crisis. When a family feels empowered they adapt to changes, can build strong relationships, and recover from setbacks.
The more confident and capable a person feels, the more able they are to work, to love and to create an amazing life. When a person finds the courage to transform their life, it is awe-inspiring. Let us help Tracy and her children find their courage and strength to live an amazing life. -XO
**Tracy was very touched by the thoughtfulness of friends and family through the use of this fundraiser, in showing support to her and her four children. It is Tracy's wish that a portion of the funds raised be donated to mental health charities within the community.**
The occurrence, impact, and consequences of mental health and addiction problems are well known. What is less well known is the tremendous, but often invisible impact of mental health and addiction problems on families. At some point in our lives, most people will be touched by a mental health or addiction problem. One that they experience either directly or through a family member, friend, or co-worker. Many will struggle with both an addiction and a mental health problem at the same time. For someone with a mental health or addiction problem, and for their family, life can be chaotic and unpredictable. Symptoms may appear one day and disappear the next. Families often feel helpless to do anything other than worry.
When most people are diagnosed with a significant physical health problem, they seek support from family and friends, but when a family member has a serious mental health or addiction problem, the response can be quite different. Stigma, discrimination, and a lack of understanding can mean that families sometimes conceal mental health or addiction problems. This fear often leads families to distance themselves from other family members, friends, and the wider community, resulting in facing these issues in isolation and with little knowledge of where to go or who to turn to. Stigma can affect many aspects of people’s lives. Even a brief episode of mental illness can have far-reaching effects on well-being, families, and relationships. Careers can be interrupted leading to substantial financial strain; social networks may abandon them due to stigma and discrimination, and families are often blamed for their loved one’s mental illness or addiction.
We are all on this journey together, but sometimes we forget. Showing empathy, kindness, and inclusivity is a way of being that leads to a more compassionate world. One where every one of us matters. Every struggle, every hurt, every dream… all equally important. When we believe that we matter, we can accomplish anything. Reminding people that they are loved, cared for, and needed is something that we should be doing on a regular basis, and more so in times of crisis. When a family feels empowered they adapt to changes, can build strong relationships, and recover from setbacks.
The more confident and capable a person feels, the more able they are to work, to love and to create an amazing life. When a person finds the courage to transform their life, it is awe-inspiring. Let us help Tracy and her children find their courage and strength to live an amazing life. -XO
**Tracy was very touched by the thoughtfulness of friends and family through the use of this fundraiser, in showing support to her and her four children. It is Tracy's wish that a portion of the funds raised be donated to mental health charities within the community.**
Fundraising team (4)
BRANDI LAPOINTE
Organizer
Saskatoon, SK
Tracy Moss
Beneficiary
Christine West
Team member
Danielle Ethier
Team member
Jordan Storey
Team member