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Plastic Flower

RESILIENCE
RETREATS

- WHO WE ARE -

See What Staying Did is a non-profit organization committed to fostering hope and preventing suicide by sharing powerful stories of resilience. We believe that every story has the potential to inspire and uplift others, creating a ripple effect of positivity. By amplifying the voices of individuals who have found strength in their darkest moments, we aim to inspire others to see the possibilities that staying can bring. We believe that every life is valuable and that we can help those struggling with suicidal thoughts find reasons to stay through connection, understanding, and compassion.

 

Our team is passionate about creating a supportive community where individuals can feel heard and understood. Through outreach, educational programs, and personal storytelling, we strive to dismantle the stigma surrounding mental health challenges and offer resources that promote emotional well-being. At See What Staying Did, we understand that hope can be found in the most unexpected places. We strive to create a safe space where everyone feels heard and valued. Join us in our mission to spread hope and prevent suicide, one story at a time. Together, we can make a difference and inspire others to choose life.​

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At See What Staying Did, we believe in the power of shared experiences to make a lasting impact, and we are dedicated to showing that even in the most difficult times, staying is a choice that can lead to growth, purpose, and renewed hope.

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what we do

Friends in Nature

Our Origin Story

Our team is made up of individuals whose lives have been personally impacted by suicidal ideations and suicide, whether through our own experiences or those of our loved ones. These encounters have fueled our passion to provide hope to others who may feel trapped in their pain. We understand the darkness that can overwhelm, and it is our mission to stand as a beacon of light, showing that staying is not only possible but can lead to new paths of growth and purpose. United by our experiences, we are dedicated to building a supportive community that empowers individuals to choose life, resilience, and a future filled with hope.

We're so glad you're here. We know it's not by chance.

SWSD Team

Late one night in August 2023, I sat on the beach after a day filled with laughter and love. I had taken my brother for a summer farewell trip before college. As the waves crashed on the shoreline, I reflected on the times throughout my life that I had sat with suicidal thoughts, preparing to go. Had I been successful any of those times, I would have missed that day, that moment. "See what staying did", I whispered to myself as the tears streamed down my face. I only wished I could have shone the light of that day on myself when I felt swallowed by the dark all of those times. When I shared my reflections with my closest friends, they were also able to identify moments of hope that they were glad to have experienced. Moments they only saw because they decided to stay, even when it seemed it was time to go. My greatest hope is that one of the shared stories from others who've struggled shines a light on you in the dark. That light encourages you to stay...and you experience a moment of your own. I love you and I'm so glad this found you. 

Kelsey Ring, CEO

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