Michael Wallace Foundation for Mental Wellness

A Mother’s Love

Words Matter

Words Matter...To the woman this morning at Mr Mikes what a life you must have that you feel the need to whisper and judge others. Yes my son is Jon Morrell. Yes, Jon died by suicide. Folks like you are why the stigma of suicide exists. I am proud to be Jon's mom....

People Tell Me I’m Strong

People Tell Me I'm Strong... You know many people tell me that I’m strong. Well it’s not true at all. Today I found out just how not strong I am. As I was standing in the cemetery looking around all I could think was What did I do that was so awful? Why did he get...

I Hear It Will Get Easier

I Hear It Will Get Easier...I hear a lot it will get easier. It will turn into a different kind of pain. You just learn to live differently. When? When does that happen? When does it not feel like it’s still the day it happened? Almost all of your smell is out of your...

What I Wouldn’t Give

What I Wouldn't Give...What I wouldn't give to see that sweet sleeping face again.   Everyday sucks but some days seem like impossible to get through. I miss you baby boy. I still can't wrap my head around that people thought this world would be better off without...
Words Matter

Words Matter

Words Matter...To the woman this morning at Mr Mikes what a life you must have that you feel the need to whisper and...

3 Months

3 Months

3 Months...Today marks 3 months since your beautiful soul left us Jon Morrell.   A smile and a light that I thought...

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I Wonder

I Wonder

I Wonder...I wonder if there will ever be a day that I see your picture and don't start crying.   I wonder if you miss...

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