Tor's Tales

Our family is just an average American family. We love and support each other. We cheer for each other at soccer games or parades. And on Feb 3, 2015, we became a family of suicide survivors. Our daughter Victoria was a smart, beautiful, talented, popular teenage girl who happened to suffer from anxiety. She was in honors classes, on a competitive dance team, a Sunday school pre-school volunteer, and a pageant queen. She had lots of friends and a bright future. But in a moment of panic she made a decision that would forever change all of our lives.

That was 4 years ago. And since that day, we have stood as a family to publicly tell our story, her story, so that others may learn from this horrible tragic irreversible mistake. We have participated in walks, raised funds for research, given interviews, and talked to people individually that may need some help either for themselves or someone they love. We will continue to do this as a family.

But it is my wish on her 4th Angelversary to start this online shop to raise awareness and funds for suicide prevention but also to give others the opportunity to tell their tales of struggling with mental illness or learning to be the difference to someone that does. Along the way of our journey these past 4 years, we have come across the folks at AFSP (American Foundation for Suicide Prevention). They have made it their mission to bring suicide and mental illness out of the darkness and into the conversation of our country. This is a group that our family stands with in this fight. Therefore, 20% of all proceeds from sales at Tor's Tales will be donated to AFSP to continue this fight.

If you have ever lost a child or someone close, you know that keeping your mind occupied on other things can be very difficult. I found comfort in crocheting and so I hope to share my creations with you.

So I hope you take some time to look around here and help us support the fight against suicide and mental illness. And don't forget to tell us your tale as well.....