Liberty Oaks NC

10/29/2026

🎄 SAVE THE DATES! 🎄

Liberty Oaks' 2nd Annual Christmas Wreath Workshops are coming December 5, 6 & 7!

Join us for a festive time of creativity, connection, and Christmas cheer, all while supporting the mission of Liberty Oaks! ❤️

More details and registration information coming soon!

Want to volunteer? We'd love your help making this event special! Comment below or send us a DM if you're interested.

10/16/2026

Strong roots help us show up when families need us most.

Through our Strengthening the Roots campaign, we're inviting you to become a Monthly Partner in Hope and help Liberty Oaks build a foundation of consistent, compassionate support for individuals and families navigating su***de loss or other sudden loss.

Whether it's $10, $25, $50, or an amount meaningful to you, your monthly gift helps us prepare, respond, and walk alongside families when they need to know they're not alone.

Will you help us strengthen the roots of hope?

Learn more and become a Monthly Partner in Hope:

Join us on National Nonprofit Day in strengthening the roots of Liberty Oaks. Will you be one of our 25 new Monthly Partners in Hope?

10/14/2026

If you’ve lost someone you love to su***de or another sudden death, you already know that grief doesn’t show up the same way every day.

Some days it may feel impossible to think about anything else.

Other days, you may laugh, get things done, spend time with people you love, or simply have a good day... and then grief finds you again in a song, a memory, an empty chair, or an ordinary moment you never saw coming.

You don’t owe anyone an explanation for the way you’re grieving.

You don’t have to apologize for the hard days. And you don’t have to feel guilty for the good ones.

There is room for all of it.

Some days grief is loud. Some days it sits quietly beside you. Whatever today looks like, you don’t have to explain it.

Wherever grief meets you today, give yourself permission to simply be there.

10/12/2026

We're honored to be the recipient charity for the 4th Annual GOATOWEEN Haunted Charity Costume Ball!

Join us for a SPOOKTACULAR night of fun for a great cause, hosted by GOAT (Goofing Off Around the Triangle) and sponsored by Kershaw Realty Group!

📅 Saturday, October 24, 2026
⏰ 7:00 – 11:15 PM
📍 Botanical Lounge (Sage Room), Raleigh
🎟️ Tickets: $25 + $2 processing fee

Enjoy an evening of music, dancing, food, drink specials, and Halloween fun...all while supporting the mission of Liberty Oaks!

🎟️ Get your tickets today!

GOATOWEEN 2026 (A Haunted Charity Costume Ball) – Botanical Lounge (Sage Room), Sat Oct 24, 2026 - Join us for this very SPOOKTACULAR EVENT!4th ANNUAL GOATOWEEN: A Haunted Costume Ch...

10/08/2026

“What do you need?”

Four simple words that can feel impossible to answer when you’re grieving.

After losing someone to su***de or another sudden loss, you’re exhausted. You’re hurting. And somehow, life expects you to keep going.

The calls slow down. The check-ins become fewer. Everyone else returns to their routines. But you’re still trying to figure out how to live in a world that has changed forever.

Some days, you need someone to listen. Other days, you don’t even have the words to explain what you’re feeling.

Maybe you need someone who understands. Maybe you need help finding grief support or resources. Or maybe you just need someone to sit with you while you figure out what comes next.

You don’t have to know what you need. You don’t have to have the right words.

❤️ You deserve compassion, connection, and support after loss. Even on the days all you can say is, “I don’t know.”

***delosssupport

10/06/2026

After losing my husband to su***de, I started building a recovery toolbox to help me navigate grief, sadness, and anxiety. These are some of the tools I turn to on the hard days.

If you’ve lost someone to su***de or other sudden loss, I hope this offers encouragement for your own grief journey. You don’t have to walk this road alone.

If you need connection or support, please reach out.

***deloss

09/30/2026

Looking for a meaningful way to use your event-planning and organizational skills to make a difference?

Liberty Oaks is a North Carolina nonprofit creating safe spaces and a compassionate community for individuals and families navigating trauma and grief after su***de or other sudden loss.

We’re currently looking for a volunteer to fill an Events & Experiences Coordinator position. Please note that this is an unpaid position, but could turn into a funded position as the nonprofit grows. This person will help us create meaningful, welcoming gatherings that bring people together and support our mission.

Key Responsibilities:
• Coordinate event logistics, timelines and checklists
• Coordinate volunteers, including day-of support
• Communicate with vendors and help manage invitations/RSVPs
• Coordinate food, setup, hospitality and cleanup
• Help create a welcoming guest experience
• Support fundraising events and community gatherings
• Help document what worked and opportunities to improve

You might be a great fit if you’re an event planner, hospitality professional, project manager, wedding/event professional, former PTA/event committee member, organized volunteer, or simply someone who loves bringing people together.

**Bonus if you’re familiar with the Bloomerang Volunteer platform!**

If you’d like to use your time and talents to help Liberty Oaks create meaningful experiences for the individuals and families we serve, we’d love to hear from you.

Interested, or know someone who might be a great fit? Please reach out or share this post with them.

Contact: Stephanie Kaeberlein
Phone: 919-604-3304
Email: [email protected]

09/29/2026

Grief and trauma can exist together.

Research found that more than 1 in 3 newly bereaved spouses whose partner died by su***de or in an accident met criteria for PTSD two months after their loss.

That’s an important reminder that after a sudden loss, someone may need more than time. They may need someone who will listen, connection with others who understand, trusted resources, or professional support.

At Liberty Oaks, we believe part of showing up is helping people find the support they need, when they need it.

Because no one should have to navigate life after loss alone.

*Source: The American Journal of Psychiatry, U.S. study of 350 newly bereaved widows and widowers.

09/23/2026

Sometimes the connection finds us...

Recently, I had to take care of something related to Chris’s estate.

It was one of those practical things that has to be done after someone dies. Even years later.

As I was finishing up, I mentioned Liberty Oaks and said that if she ever encountered a family who had lost someone to su***de or another sudden death, I would love for her to know about us.

I handed her my card.

She paused.

And then she shared that su***de loss had very recently touched her own family.

I stood there thinking about how many people in our communities are touched by su***de.

How many families.

How many children.

How many people are grieving quietly because they don’t know what to say, who to talk to, or even how to begin processing what has happened.

Sometimes we don’t realize how close these stories are to us until we’re standing across from someone we just met.

I walked into that office taking care of something connected to my own loss.

I walked out reminded, once again, of why Liberty Oaks exists.

We need each other.

We need connection.

We need places where hard conversations can happen. And we need people who aren’t afraid to keep showing up when life becomes incredibly hard.

Because hope is possible.

Healing is possible.

And no one should have to navigate life after loss alone.

Connect. Heal. Grow. Thrive.

That’s what we’re building at Liberty Oaks.

Stephanie ❤️

***delosssupport

09/21/2026

What do you do when you’re worried someone you care about may be thinking about su***de?

It can be scary to even consider the possibility. You may worry about saying the wrong thing or making things worse.

But this is a moment when showing up matters.

Harvard psychologist Dr. Matthew Nock suggests beginning with one clear, compassionate question:

“Are things so bad that you’ve thought about su***de?”

Asking directly about su***de does not put the idea in someone’s head or make them more likely to attempt su***de. Instead, asking calmly and without judgment can open the door for an honest conversation.

Dr. Nock offers a simple way to remember what comes next:

A.I.R. — Ask. Initiate. Refer.

ASK. Ask the question directly. Don’t avoid it because you’re afraid of the answer.

INITIATE. Start the conversation. Stay present. Listen without judgment. Let them know you care. You don’t need to have the perfect words or try to fix what they’re feeling.

REFER. Help them connect with support. That may mean a therapist, doctor, or the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline.

And keep the door open.

Even if someone tells you they aren’t thinking about su***de, your question can communicate something important: "You can talk to me if that ever changes."

You don’t have to be a counselor to show someone they matter. You can ask. You can listen. You can stay. And you can help them reach someone who knows how to help.

If you’re concerned about someone, you can call or text 988 for guidance and support. If there is immediate physical danger or a su***de attempt is in progress, call 911.

Sometimes showing up begins with one difficult question.

Because showing up matters.

Sources: Today’s Mama, “How to Ask About Su***de and Save a Life,” featuring guidance from Harvard psychologist Dr. Matthew Nock; Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Su***de Prevention and 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline.