Veteran suicide is a heartbreaking topic—but it’s one that Dr. Cynthia Crosson wants to help people understand. Dr. Crosson, a psychiatric social worker, lost her solider son to suicide at age 22. Crosson’s new book You Cannot Cage a Wolf deals with her grief and healing process in the wake of unspeakable tragedy. Carolee McGrath sat down with Dr. Crosson to learn more about her journey.
Veterans who are in crisis or having thoughts of suicide, and those who know a Veteran in crisis, should contact the Veterans Crisis Line for confidential crisis intervention and support available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Call 1-800 -273-8255 and Press 1, text to 838255, or chat online at VeteransCrisisLine.net/chat.
