Chrissy

My name is Chrissy, and I’m a mother of five and a Green Star widow. My late husband, Christopher, served 10 years in the United States Navy before being medically discharged due to the toll his mental health struggles took on him. He battled PTSD, severe depression, and anxiety—wounds that weren’t visible but ran deep.

Chris and I spent eight years together, building a life full of love, laughter, and family. But behind the moments of joy, there was a constant fight happening inside him. He was in and out of hospitals, battling the darkness with everything he had. I stood by him through every breakdown, every attempt, and every moment he felt like giving up—because I loved him, and because he was worth fighting for.

On February 10th, 2024, my world changed forever. I became a Green Star widow when I lost my husband to suicide. The pain of that day is something I carry with me always, but so is the love we shared and the memories we made. His death was not a sign of weakness—it was the result of a system that didn’t do enough to help him heal.

Now, I speak up not only for Chris, but for the 22 veterans we lose every day to suicide. I share our story to honor him, to remind others that they are not alone, and to push for better support for the families behind the uniforms. My mission is to turn grief into purpose—and make sure that no one else has to face this heartbreak in silence.