05/07/2026
Hey, Char again. Here’s my answer to Question 2) In the years since losing Robbie, I’ve thought often about what a more proactive approach could look like. Here’s what we need.
Mental health and su***de awareness should be part of health education in schools.

The 988 Lifeline should be printed on every student ID.

We need stronger collaboration between schools, medical professionals, first responders, churches, and community organizations.
Most of all, we need to normalize these conversations.
As Robbie said: It shouldn’t be considered brave to talk about your mental health. It should be as easy as talking about your job.
This requires ALL of us!!!
May we keep creating spaces where people feel safe enough to say they are struggling—and confident they will be met with compassion, support, and hope.
That’s why this has to be bigger than one moment, one decision, or one system. This takes all of us—families, healthcare, schools, churches and communities—each with different responsibilities, all connected. We can’t be only reactive. We have to be proactive—normalizing mental health conversations, making support visible like the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline, and helping people feel safe enough to ask for help earlier.
