This is the second part of the two part episode about Dana Day, Owner of Dana Build and Design. In the first episode, Dana shared about her passion for working as a builder, what she enjoys, how it’s challenging and explains the series she was selected to appear in for HGTV.

This episode moves on to her purpose about destigmatizing talk about suicide. Dana lost her younger sister, Leslie, to suicide and it shook Dana to her core. During this conversation, she shares more about the feelings she dealt with, how she processed those and how posting on social media ended up saving three people from taking their own lives.

This is just the beginning for Dana as she is looking to fight the silence of those struggling with suicidal thoughts and let them know there is hope. She is looking to use this unimaginable tragedy for good. 

If you or someone you know is struggling with suicide, help is available. Call or text the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988, or online 988lifeline.org. It is available 24 hours a day 7 days a week. This resource is also available for those who are trying to support them. The website is an excellent resource that shares warning signs, ways to help, do’s and don’ts and more.