Hayley Lohmeyer is a dedicated advocate for at-risk youth and families, driven by her personal experience of her father's suicide at the age of twelve. Despite the immense challenges of her early life, Hayley transformed her pain into a mission of hope, working with Youth With A Mission to support vulnerable children around the globe. Her efforts include helping street children, orphans, and trafficking survivors, and creating after-school programs that offer safe, supportive environments. In her late teens, Hayley’s perspective was further broadened through Christian missions in Nepal, which reshaped her understanding of joy and resilience despite adversity.In this episode, Hayley delves into the impacts of her father's suicide, the behavioral changes that preceded it, and the overwhelming grief that followed. She highlights the vital importance of supportive communities and counseling in overcoming trauma and focuses on creating a hopeful future. Hayley also shares her family's current efforts, including her husband Josh's work with indigenous communities on issues like suicide and addiction. The episode underscores the power of moving beyond a victim mentality, the significance of loving support, and the importance of living purposefully and compassionately.Hayley & Josh's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyNxI52EE5LZJ46X96dFGWg***Thank you for listening to Humans of HOPE: Inspiring Stories with Kerrie Atherton.Kerrie Atherton is an inspiring speaker and supporter of her community. To find out more about "Stories of Hope: Worldwide", head to https://storiesofhope.com.au/.Purchase books in the "Stories of Hope" series, written by Kerrie: https://storiesofhope.com.au/product/stories-of-hope-australia-books/.With thanks to:Music: "Pilgrims" by Daniel PrattEditing & Production: Matthew Bliss ([email protected])Mentioned in this episode:Kerrie Atherton Offers Counselling Sessions to Support YouIf the topics discussed in this episode resonate with you and you'd like to talk to someone, Kerrie Atherton is available for counselling sessions. Click the link to book a session with Kerrie today.Book a Session with Kerrie TodayAdvertise with Stories of Hope PodcastHere at Stories of Hope, Kerrie Atherton's mission is to give people a platform to share their stories of hope with the world and we also want to provide the same chance to businesses that are passionate about mental health and want to support the podcast.
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