Sawyer Culberson Project

11/03/2026

🎉It's my birthday month. 🥳

The older I get, the more I realize that birthdays aren't just about celebrating another year of life. They're about reflecting on what matters most.

Anyone who follows me knows that the worst day of my life was losing Sawyer.

You know about the fentanyl poisoning.

You know about the fight for justice.

You know about the work we've poured into the Sawyer Culberson Project.

But what weighs on me every single day is knowing that fentanyl wasn't the beginning of her story.

The trauma she endured, the battles she carried, and the pain she tried so hard to navigate are what ultimately led her to seek what she believed was a Percocet.

No child should ever have to carry that kind of burden.

That's why SCP exists.

Not just to raise awareness about fentanyl, but to advocate for children, support families, educate communities, and create conversations that could save a life.

So this birthday month, I'm asking for something different.

Instead of gifts, would you consider making an end-of-year donation to the Sawyer Culberson Project?

Every donation helps us continue this mission in Sawyer's honor and helps us reach people before they're facing the same heartbreak.

My birthday wish is simple:

💜 More awareness.
💜 More prevention.
💜 More support for families.
💜 More lives saved.

Thank you for loving Sawyer, supporting our family, and believing in this mission.

Because her story didn't end on the day we lost her.

Her legacy grows every single day.

🥳💜🙌

10/18/2026

We had an incredible time connecting with our community and fellow service organizations at yesterday's South King County Family Health Fair at the Auburn Valley YMCA! 🤝💙

Events like these remind us how powerful we are when we work together.

Not only were we able to share vital resources with local families, but we also forged some amazing new partnerships that will help us build an even stronger, more impactful 5th Annual Fentanyl Awareness Day coming up in 2027! 🙌

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our table to chat, learn, and support our mission.

Drop a 💜 in the comments if you stopped by to see us or if you're excited for what's ahead!

10/17/2026

💜 AVP Mini Workshop Hosted by the Sawyer Culberson Project Youth Leadership Team 💜

At the Sawyer Culberson Project, we believe that creating safer, kinder communities starts with learning how to communicate with understanding and respect.

Join us for an Alternatives to Violence Project (AVP) Mini Workshop, led by the incredible SCP Youth Leadership Team, who are committed to making a positive difference in our community through leadership, service, and advocacy.

📅 Sunday, October 25�⏰ 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM�📍 Sawyer Culberson Project Tacoma Office�2367 Tacoma Ave S Tacoma, WA 98402

This interactive workshop will provide practical tools for:

✨ Nonviolent Communication�✨ Conflict Resolution�✨ Active Listening�✨ Building Understanding�✨ Creating Stronger Relationships

💲 Registration: $50

🎓 Scholarships Available For: • Low-to-Moderate Income (LMI) Participants
�• Veterans
�• Seniors

🍽️ Includes One Complimentary Meal
�Generously provided by our friends at Judy's Green Veggies
�🌿 www.judysgreenveggies.org

Whether you're a parent, student, professional, volunteer, or community member, everyone can benefit from learning new ways to navigate conflict and foster understanding.

Together, we're building stronger communities through real conversations, compassion, and connection.

💜 Please like, share, and help spread the word!

🦋💜

10/16/2026

💜 BREAKING THE SILENCE: VOICES OF COURAGE 💜

Episode 1: Angelica Lind

Today, I am honored to share the very first interview in what I hope becomes a movement of courage, healing, hope, and connection.

For the past nine years, my children and I have carried on a tradition called **Breaking the Silence**. What began as a private family celebration to honor courage and finding our voices is now growing into something bigger than ourselves.

Today, Angelica, shares her personal journey of what **breaking the silence** has meant in her life.

This conversation isn't about trauma.

It's about courage.

It's about finding your voice.

It's about healing.

It's about reminding others that they are not alone.

I am incredibly grateful to Angelica for being the first person brave enough to help launch this series and help create a space where others may someday feel safe enough to share their own stories.

🎥 Watch Episode 1 below.

💜 Then join us Sunday evening for the official launch of **Breaking the Silence: Voices of Courage LIVE**, where we'll continue the conversation and hear from others who have found strength in using their voices.

Because when one person speaks, silence loses its power.

When a community speaks, lives can change.

🦋 Your voice matters.
💜 Your story matters.
🦋 Your healing matters.

💜 Courage Begins Where Silence Ends. 🦋

10/15/2026

💜🦋 SOMETHING SPECIAL IS HAPPENING... 🦋💜

Over the past week, I've been overwhelmed by the support, ideas, messages, and encouragement surrounding Break the Silence.

What started nine years ago as a family tradition is beginning to grow into something much bigger than I ever imagined.

Today, I'll be sitting down with Angelica Lind to record the very first Break the Silence: Voices of Courage interview.

We'll be talking about her personal journey of finding her voice, what breaking the silence means to her, and the lessons she's learned along the way.

Her interview will be released tomorrow.
And then on Sunday evening, we'll officially kick off our first Break the Silence Live Event where we'll come together to talk about courage, healing, hope, and the power of using our voices.

This isn't about reliving trauma.
This is about celebrating courage.
This is about reminding people they aren't alone.

And this is just the beginning.
💜 Watch for Angelica's interview tomorrow.
🦋 Join us Sunday evening for the live kickoff.
✨ I have a feeling something special is being created here.

10/07/2026

Have you ever packed for a trip and felt like the universe was just waiting to throw in one more surprise?

This past weekend, SCP attended the 40th Annual Co-Occurring Disorder and Treatment Conference. Not only were we excited to attend, but one of our own SCP board members was invited to be a guest speaker this year! 🎤🙌 What an incredible honor.

As my boys and I were preparing to hit the road, it was the usual pre-trip madness. Laundry. Packing. Cleaning out the car. Grabbing drinks and snacks. Running around trying to remember what we forgot. You know, the normal chaos that somehow happens before every road trip. 😂

Then Sunday morning came.

Cash woke up complaining of a sore throat.

Now, I'm not proud of this, but I may have jokingly accused him of trying to get out of the trip. 🤣

Turns out... Mom was VERY wrong.

My poor Buggy slept almost the entire drive to Yakima and went straight to bed when we arrived. Throughout the night he tossed and turned, couldn't get comfortable, was miserable, congested, and in a lot of pain.

Around 4 a.m., I put my hand on his forehead and immediately knew something wasn't right.

He was burning up.

That's when Mama Bear took over.

I said, "That's it. We're going to the hospital."

We headed to Yakima Memorial Hospital thinking we'd probably get checked out and be back at the hotel pretty quickly.

Instead, things escalated fast.

The staff was incredible from the moment we walked in. Check-in, triage, getting a room... everything moved so smoothly and quickly. Before we knew it, they had started an IV, drawn blood, ordered an EKG, and sent him for chest X-rays.

Thankfully, his EKG and chest X-ray came back clear. 🙏

But his white blood cell count was sky high.

They tested him for COVID, flu, and strep. Because he was also experiencing severe neck stiffness, they were preparing us for the possibility of a spinal tap to rule out meningitis.

As a mom, hearing those words is terrifying.

Then, just in time...

The strep test came back POSITIVE.

Never thought I'd be so excited to hear someone had strep throat. 😅

Finally, we had answers.

By then, Cash had already received three bags of fluids, pain medication, and strong antibiotics. The difference in him was incredible.

I cannot say enough good things about the staff at Yakima Memorial Hospital. Every single person we encountered was compassionate, attentive, and wonderful. ❤️

After being discharged around 9:30 a.m., we made it back to the hotel so Cash could get some much-needed rest.

Meanwhile, Spencer and I went into full pit crew mode. Quick showers. Dress clothes on. Hair fixed. Smile activated. And off we went to support our SCP board member as they took the stage. 🙌

Later that evening we brought Cash food and medicine, then Spencer and I decided to hit the pool.

And let me tell you...

When you have an entire hotel pool to yourselves, apparently you're legally required to act like you're 10 years old. 🤣🏊‍♀️

We laughed, splashed around, and had an absolute blast.

We definitely missed Cash, but we were grateful he was finally resting and beginning to feel better.

Monday brought the final day of the conference, where we made several exciting connections for our upcoming 5th Annual SCP Fentanyl Awareness Day Event. 💜

We enjoyed a killer lunch, did a little shopping, and started our journey home.

But first, we made one final stop in Cle Elum to visit an old friend and chiropractor I met years ago while I was Operations Manager for The Joint Chiropractic.

I dropped off some SCP swag and Narcan.

He gave me one of the best adjustments of my life.

Friends... I think my spine wrote him a thank-you letter. 😂

I seriously need to find a chiropractor closer to home because I have been spoiled by weekly adjustments.

The drive home was beautiful, my boys were by my side, and my heart was full.

Most importantly...

Thank you to everyone who prayed for Cash. ❤️

For a little while there, things felt pretty scary. As a parent, there's nothing worse than watching your child suffer and not knowing why.

But God is good.

Prayers were answered.

The doctors and nurses were amazing.

And Cash is healing quickly. 🙏

This weekend reminded me that life can change in an instant. One minute you're headed to a conference to celebrate a huge honor, and the next you're sitting in an ER praying for answers.

Thankfully, this story has a good ending.

Thank you all for your love, prayers, support, and encouragement. We appreciate every one of you. 💜

💜🙏

10/04/2026

09/19/2026

💜🩵 One App Could Help Save a Life🩵💜

At the Sawyer Culberson Project, we are committed to raising awareness about fentanyl poisoning, overdose prevention, and life-saving education.

That's why we want to share the SaveMyFriend app, a free emergency response tool that provides step-by-step guidance during overdoses, allergic reactions, cardiac emergencies, and other life-threatening situations. It even works without cellular service or Wi-Fi.

The app can guide you through:

✅ Recognizing an overdose

✅ Administering Narcan® (naloxone)

✅ Rescue breathing

✅ Recovery position placement

✅ Calling emergency services

✅ Understanding Good Samaritan
protections in the U.S. and Canada

As a mother who lost her daughter, Sawyer, to fentanyl poisoning, I know firsthand how important it is to be prepared. Education and quick action can save lives.

📱 Download the SaveMyFriend App here: [Download SaveMyFriend on the App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/savemyfriend/id6756218573)

💜 Need Narcan? If you or someone you know would like to have Narcan on hand, please reach out to me directly. The Sawyer Culberson Project is committed to helping get this life-saving medication into our community whenever possible.

Let's work together to prevent overdose deaths, spread awareness, and give people the tools they need to save a life.

In memory of Sawyer OliviaAnn, Forever 17.🦋💜

09/10/2026

💜🩵 **BREAK THE SILENCE. PROTECT OUR CHILDREN.** 🩵💜

Child sexual abuse thrives in secrecy. The silence surrounding it protects abusers, not children.

Today, we stand for every survivor who was told/forced to stay quiet.
For every child who was afraid to speak.
For every family fighting to be heard.

At the Sawyer Culberson Project, we believe that protecting children begins with education, awareness, and the courage to have difficult conversations. We must create safe spaces where children know their voices matter and where adults are willing to listen, believe, and act.

Child sexual abuse does not discriminate. It affects families in every community, every socioeconomic background, and every culture. Prevention starts with awareness, open communication, and teaching children that their bodies belong to them.

💜 Believe children.
💜 Listen without judgment.
💜 Report suspicions.
💜 Support survivors.
💜 Be the safe adult a child can trust.

Every child deserves a childhood free from abuse, fear, and exploitation.

If you are a survivor, know this: what happened to you was not your fault. Your voice matters. Your story matters. Your healing matters.

Together, we can end the cycle of abuse and build a future where every child is safe, valued, and protected.



*"The only thing necessary for evil to flourish is for good people to remain silent. Today, we choose to speak."* 💜🕊️

09/07/2026

💜 Labor Day Weekend Awareness: The Abuse We Didn't See
Nine years ago this Labor Day weekend, a traumatic chapter in our family's story unfolded.
At the time, what appeared to be an ordinary holiday weekend would later become one of the first incidents our children found the courage to disclose. What we now understand is that the abuse they experienced had been occurring long before that weekend. This was not the beginning. It was simply one of the first pieces of a much larger truth.
As protective adults, we often believe we would know if a child was being harmed.
The heartbreaking reality is that child sexual abuse frequently occurs in secrecy, manipulation, fear, and silence. Many children carry impossible burdens while trying to protect themselves, their siblings, or even the adults they love. Many survivors do not disclose right away. Some take years. Some take decades.
That is why conversations about child sexual abuse prevention matter.
That is why believing children matters.
That is why creating safe spaces for disclosure matters.
At the Sawyer Culberson Project, we recognize that abuse does not always leave visible scars. Trauma often follows children into adulthood, impacting mental health, relationships, self-worth, and overall well-being.
As we reflect on this Labor Day weekend, we ask our community to remember:
💜 Listen when children speak. 💜 Take disclosures seriously. 💜 Learn the signs of abuse. 💜 Support survivors without judgment. 💜 Help break the silence that allows abuse to continue.
Every child deserves safety.
Every survivor deserves to be believed.
Every voice deserves to be heard.
If sharing this message helps even one child find their voice or helps one adult recognize the signs of abuse, then speaking out matters.
Together, we can create a world where children are protected, survivors are supported, and silence no longer shields those who cause harm.
With love and hope,
The Sawyer Culberson Project


"The hardest truth many parents learn is that abuse can happen without their knowledge. The most important thing we can do is create environments where children feel safe enough to tell us when something is wrong." 💜