Letter from Our Founder
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We have witnessed the remarkable resilience of survivors who, despite their pain, have emerged to support others on their journeys toward healing. Their courage reminds us of the power of community to transform individual sorrow into collective strength. As one survivor beautifully expressed: "I have begun to see the miracle of what Alliance of Hope truly is – an island of pure loving community in a world shattered by division, cynicism, tribalism, and relentless focus on the isolation of only caring about ourselves."
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Our website is filled with survivor stories, information about the loss experience, and links to resources. Our community forum is a 24/7 support group for more than 26,000 suicide loss survivors. Our trained moderators ensure that each new survivor is welcomed and supported. And what they hear again and again is: “I understand…”
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We have sent out tens of thousands of healing emails to mothers and fathers, expanded our specialized support groups, and distributed thousands of brochures to new loss survivors through first responders. We have increased awareness about the complexity of the suicide loss survivor experience through our social media channels. We have made a difference in thousands of people’s lives across the world.
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Every day, more people who need help are hearing about the Alliance of Hope, which means more support is needed for survivors and the professionals who serve them. You enable us to hire staff and expand tech infrastructure. You fund the services we provide.
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Your support means we can continue to serve suicide loss survivors and be trusted guides for them on their journey. It also means we can continue to assist researchers, provide consultations to newly bereaved survivors, and offer much-needed information, resources, and compassion.
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In this Record of Impact, you will discover stories of hope, resilience, and healing—each narrative echoing the sentiment that “you are not alone.”
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Thank you for being an important member of our community. The Alliance of Hope, founded 18 years ago as a labor of love, is thriving. Together we are building a brighter future for those in need.
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With heartfelt appreciation,
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Ronnie Susan Walker MS, LCPC


Ronnie Susan Walker
Executive Director & Founder
This poem inspired our name:
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"I'll cry with you,"
she whispered
"until we run out of tears.
Even if it's forever.
We'll do it together."
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There it was . . . a simple
promise of connection.
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The loving alliance of
grief and hope that
blesses both our breaking
apart and our coming
together again.
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- Molly Fumia
(from her book, Safe Passage)