Sheryl Johnson - "The Joy of the Dragonfly" - Finding Purpose in the Death of a Child

Sheryl Johnson is good at what she does. She’s a fine lawyer,
happily married and the mother of four. But one of Sheryl‘s
children, Alex, suffered from mental illness and anxiety. And,
like so many with this disease, her son did not find in society
the care and understanding that was needed. Alex took his own
life in 2017, a victim of the pain of depression. Sheryl and her
family struggled for a long time with the weight of this
unthinkable tragedy. Then, the universe sent Sheryl a sign by way
of a dragonfly. And since that time, Sheryl has used what she
learned from her beautiful eldest son to make the world a gentler
and more helpful place for people suffering  mental illness.
She created  the non-profit, hearts4minds.org, dedicated to
raising awareness about the importance of mental health and
connecting those in need to those that provide. Hearts 4 Minds
received the “Positively Jax” award in May 2021 in recognition
for the impact made in the community, and Sheryl has found joy
and profound purpose in this endeavor. This episode of Swan Dive
will leave you feeling hopeful not sad. For Sheryl is a warrior
who is truly making the world a better place.


Click Here to learn more about Hearts 4 Minds 


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