NEW MUNSTER — An assortment of lively music — from bluegrass-tinged gospel to string bands and more — had toes tapping, but it was also the message of support that had people coming out Sunday to the seventh annual Labor of Love Music Festival in New Munster.
The festival, sponsored by Just Live Inc., promotes suicide prevention and raises funds for mental health education.
One of the founders, Kelly Wilson, a Wheatland resident who lost her 21-year-old daughter, Jamie, to suicide in 2009, said discussing suicide is less taboo in recent years, especially with the death of famous people like Robin Williams.
“I think society in general has been more observant and aware of the signs and symptoms, and what needs to be learned with mental health,” she said.
“It’s like physical health. It’s no different. It’s important that people can talk to you. It helped me with my grieving process. You never recover from this; you adapt.” For the full article click here
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