We are raising awareness in honor of National Mental Health Awareness Month. Join us for an inspiring evening focused on thriving despite anxiety and depression. This event will feature presentations, personal stories, and interactive discussions. It is not just a passive listening experience; it’s an opportunity to share your experiences and learn from others. As we navigate the ups and downs of life, we will discover our inner strength, find hope, and experience moments of pure happiness. This event celebrates the possibility of recovery and the potential for a fulfilling life.

Special Guest: Raeann Martin Keeley-Pellerin, local author of “Rising Through the Ashes,” will share her love, loss, and hope journey.

Drawing from personal experiences, therapeutic techniques, and moments of self-discovery, Raeann explores the emotional rollercoaster of coping with loss while managing mental health challenges. She emphasizes embracing vulnerability and uncovering the power of reflection, faith, and community.

Raeann’s courage in sharing her journey is an inspiration to us all.

Through stories of heartbreak and resilience, Raeann reminds us that it is okay not to be OK and that the path to recovery is not about perfection but persistence.

In her book, “Rising Through the Ashes: Facing Anxiety and Depression After Loss,” Raeann provides a personal account of navigating the complexities of grief, anxiety, and depression following the loss of a loved one. This book serves as both a memoir and a guide, offering readers a raw and honest look at how loss reshapes us and how healing is an ongoing journey. It reminds us that recovery is not a destination but a daily path and that there is always hope for a brighter future. Books will be available for purchase and signing.

Speaker: Lisa Williams, APRN-BC, DNP, is a member of the clinical staff at the Center for Life Management. She is passionate about addressing depression and utilizing Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) for treatment-resistant depression. Lisa will discuss the latest trends, treatments, and tips for recovery. She has been with the Center for Life Management since 2019. She earned her DNP from the Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions in 2023 and her MS in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing from Rivier University.

Join us and learn techniques to help you not just survive, but thrive!

Join local author, Raeann Keeley-Pellerin as she tells us about her new book "Rising from the Ashes: Facing Anxiety and Depression After Loss".  Drawing from personal experiences, therapeutic techniques, and moments of self-discovery, Keeley-Pellerin explores the emotional rollercoaster of coping with loss while managing mental health challenges. From learning to embrace vulnerability to uncovering the power of reflection, faith, and community, the book provides insights for anyone facing similar struggles.

Free to attend, but please register: https://plaistowlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/local-author-raeann-keeley-pellerin-rising-from-the-ashes/

Join Author Raeann for a Special Book Signing & Talk in Honor of Mental Health Awareness Month

This May, in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, author Raeann invites you to an intimate and inspiring discussion on Rising From the Ashes: Facing Anxiety and Depression After Loss. This heartfelt event will explore the journey of grief, resilience, and mental health struggles after loss, offering a space for healing, connection, and hope.

During the talk, Raeann will share personal insights from her book, discussing the emotional toll of loss and the ongoing process of recovery. She will delve into the realities of anxiety, depression, and self-discovery, offering guidance and encouragement for those who may be walking a similar path. Through her own experiences, she highlights the importance of community, vulnerability, and self-compassion in the healing process.

📖 Event Highlights:
✨ A personal discussion on grief, anxiety, and depression
✨ The personal navigating methods of mental health challenges after loss
✨ Interactive Q&A session for attendees
✨ Exclusive book signing and meet-and-greet with the author

Whether you are coping with loss, supporting a loved one, or simply seeking a conversation about mental health and healing, this event is for you. You are not alone. Hope, growth, and strength can rise from the ashes.

Join us for an evening of reflection, support, and inspiration—because healing is not about moving on, but about moving forward. We hope to see you there. ❤️