Following the loss of our son, friends encouraged us to begin writing down observations and experiences, emotions, etc.
This family has chosen a purposeful and unique road few elect to.
Mark wants readers to remain open and thoughtful about the story long after they have closed the book.
You will become emotionally invested in the hope contained in these stories: a hope for a brighter outcome through culture change.
Mark and Cathy bring you into their very personal experience through honesty and humility.
Readers will experience a mix of grief, tears, and laughter as Mark shares what many of us find to be common ground as teens and parents.
His transparent short stories open a door, taking you on their healing journey.
Mark writes about the daily experiences his family faces.
Mark hopes that awareness through his family\'s trauma will bring awareness and ultimately prevent other families from a similar fate.
He writes to provide insight to those who are presently in the midst of a nightmare and to provide hope to those who have experienced a similar loss.
After they lost their only son, Mark began a blog which he converted into his first book in what will likely become a series titled Bradens Voice.
About the Author Mark Speed and his family are survivors of suicide.
Jesus Christ.
Mostly, we pray the words we write may bring peace and a seeking for a relationship with the perfect peace maker.
In the meantime we listen, observe, and share in transparency so hopefully others may gain insight, hope, and encouragement.
We are confident he resides eternally with our Heavenly Father and that we\'ll have a great reunion one day soon.
The blog was a compilation of what we believe Braden would communicate today on various topics affecting his decision and his life here and in Heaven.
In December 2018, we set up a blog site and decided to name it Bradens Voice.
They felt others needed to hear some messages that could only come from a family directly impacted by the loss of a child.
Following the loss of our son, friends encouraged us to begin writing down observations and experiences, emotions, etc
