Kristen Christy lost her husband to suicide after he dealt with post-traumatic stress. Then, both of her sons attempted to take their lives. One of them, Ryan Christy, told his mom he was leaving for an apprenticeship in Hawaii five years ago. He never arrived in Hawaii and hasn't been seen since.

Kristen Christy was the 2018 Air Force Spouse of the Year. She travels the country speaking about living more and fearing less.

In this episode, Kristen explains what she wishes she would have done differently and how to find hope.

If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 or visit suicidepreventionlifeline.org

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