A book for parents of LGBTQIA+ youth
Dear Kane;
What I wish we would’ve said.
Dear Kane is a powerful and intimate short story that examines the fragile threads that bind us to the people we love—and the words we often leave unsaid until it’s too late. Told with raw honesty and compassion, it delves into the complexity of family relationships, the sting of regret, and the redemptive strength that comes from speaking our truth.
Inspired by Sharon K. Angelici’s volunteer work with Just Live, Inc., Dear Kane is more than a suicide prevention book—it’s a story that calls to listen, to reach out, and to love a little louder.
“Being” by Branik
“Being” is a song cowritten with singer-songwriter Branik and visualizes the emotional core of Dear Kane. Through expressive imagery and lyrical storytelling, it amplifies themes of regret, connection, and redemption—bringing to life what might have remained in silence.
About Just Live, Inc.
Just Live, Inc. is a nonprofit organization based in Burlington, Wisconsin, dedicated to suicide prevention, awareness, and mental health education. Founded in 2012 after the community’s loss to depression and suicide, it offers educational programs, community partnerships, emotional support, and financial assistance to related initiatives—all under the belief that no one should face despair alone.
Their mission is to equip communities with the resources and understanding needed to Just Live more positively.
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