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title: Life Side Ohio | Our Stories
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- [About](https://www.lifesideohio.org/about?hsLang=en)
- [Our Stories](https://www.lifesideohio.org/our-stories)
  
    - [A Parent's Story](https://www.lifesideohio.org/our-stories/a-parents-story?hsLang=en)
    - [A Hunter's Story](https://www.lifesideohio.org/our-stories/a-hunters-story?hsLang=en)
    - [A Retailer's Story](https://www.lifesideohio.org/our-stories/a-retailers-story?hsLang=en)
- [Our Work](https://www.lifesideohio.org/our-work?hsLang=en)
- [Resources](https://www.lifesideohio.org/resources?hsLang=en)
  
    - [Resource Library](https://www.lifesideohio.org/resources/resource-library?hsLang=en)
    - [Youth Resources](https://www.lifesideohio.org/resources/youth-resources?hsLang=en)
    - [Older Adult Resources](https://www.lifesideohio.org/resources/older-adults?hsLang=en)
    - [Retailer Safe Storage](https://www.lifesideohio.org/retailer-safe-storage?hsLang=en)
- [News](https://www.lifesideohio.org/news?hsLang=en)

[CONTACT US](https://www.lifesideohio.org/contact?hsLang=en)

# OUR STORIES

Meet real Ohioans from every corner of the Buckeye State, from advocates focused on mental health and suicide prevention to retailers committed to educating Ohio’s growing firearms community on safe, responsible gun ownership.

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## A PARENT'S STORY

## After losing her son to suicide, Denise made it her mission to work with Ohio's firearms community to find solutions.

[WATCH VIDEO](https://www.lifesideohio.org/our-stories/a-parents-story?hsLang=en)

## A HUNTER'S STORY

## Daniel is a firearms collector and avid outdoorsman. He's also a father of two who uses gun safety to safeguard his family.

[WATCH VIDEO](https://www.lifesideohio.org/our-stories/a-hunters-story?hsLang=en)

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## A RETAILER'S STORY

## Retailers from across the state are working with Life Side Ohio to save lives through a commitment to suicide prevention and gun safety.

[WATCH VIDEO](https://www.lifesideohio.org/our-stories/a-retailers-story?hsLang=en)

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# "For those who have lost loved ones to suicide, being their source of support, it’s in my heart, it’s a part of who I am, it’s a part that keeps me going."

Denise Holcomb, Mother and Suicide Prevention Advocate

# GET INVOLVED

Whether you’re a gun owner or have lost a friend or loved one to suicide by firearm, our goal is simple - to save lives. We don't talk politics, nor do we wade into debates on legislation. We talk openly and honestly about Ohio’s suicide crisis and how to address it.

[CONTACT US](https://www.lifesideohio.org/contact?hsLang=en)

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