On November 12, 2019, we lost our son, Waylon, to suicide. He had been struggling with his mental health. I don’t want other families to experience the same helplessness we felt, which is why I began advocating for better mental health resources. That’s how I found MWCAC.

I’ve lived with a mental illness most of my life. Being a disabled vet is a challenge; there are a thousand things going on in my head. I look okay, but I’m not. Now, with MWCAC, I’m able to help others. That is who I am, and I know my calling. I’m passionate about people with mental illness, and I don’t want anyone to feel like they don’t matter.