In my professional career as a mental health educator, I had the opportunity to create programs that impacted a wide range of people. Since retiring, I've changed my focus to more personal issues, including years spent researching the details of "The Secrets They Kept: The True Story of a Mercy Killing That Shocked a Town and Shamed a Family." This book, originally published in 2013, has recently been updated to include an enhanced ending, as well as discussion questions suitable for book clubs or classrooms. My essays have been published in the Denver Post, The Rocky Mountain News, and nationally through Senior Wire News Services. My articles on mental health related topics can be viewed online at Greatist.com, PsychCentral.com and Chabod.org. I believe secret-keeping in families can seriously impact the mental health of its members, sometimes for generations. As a result, I am currently sharing my own story with community groups across the country.