When a loved one dies by suicide, surviving family and friends confront painfully unique issues. Here is one story of help and hope.

Timothy Mantooth is an educator, writer, inspirational speaker, and life coach. He completed an undergrad in psychology from Georgia State University and was distinguished with the Outstanding Graduate Student Award through the Master’s in Public Administration program at Kennesaw State University before earning a PhD in Education from Capella University. Dr. Mantooth addresses principles of transformational living with audiences ranging from prison populations to civic groups.