Well, hello there! I am Mettie Spiess. I started Inspire Hope Blog after I tragically lost a second brother to suicide in 2014 to end the stigma and shame regarding mental illness, inspire hope, and prevent suicide.

Here you will find support, tools, and resources to live mentally well and prevent suicide. In the absence of hope, suffering prevails and people perish completely or fade away little by little each day. When you have someone by your side who understands the steps required to separate your struggle from endless possibilities, wellness become achievable. That is where I come in :).

A note to depression and anxiety sufferers:

 Dear  friend and fellow sufferer,

I know what it is like to feel broken and scared to your core. How pain and fear can bury so deep inside of you that it radiates out of your bones and colors your entire world. It is easy to convince yourself that you are damaged, that things won’t change and nothing good can come from someone or something that feels so broken. This is not true!

 I don’t think our paths in life are chosen based on our strengths. I think they are paved with our imperfections and challenges. When we are deficient in something, we seek a faith in something bigger than ourselves and support from others. It is when we don’t seek a community of support when our suffering lingers and multiplies.

Personal struggles can shackle you into a prison that you think has to be your life. The dangers in remaining in a cage shackled by shame and sadness is that it can bring death to you and the good that you were put on this earth to do. No one on earth is here just for themselves. Let this fact comfort you when you feel alone. We are here to benefit mankind and to serve a unique purpose.

My purpose is to teach you how to live in freedom not imprisonment. No matter where you are now, or what you’re going through, you can come out on top! It is time to go beyond fear, stand in your strength and own your power and bravery.

 Sending strength and hope,

Ps. I want to blow the lid off of depression and spread hope. Please help me by sharing this post via the social media buttons and  by joining our Facebook Community page (click here). Thanks HOPE Heroes!