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From Family History to Campus Safety: A Suicide Prevention Story for “Fixers” and Leaders
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Frank King shares his family’s suicide legacy, lived experience, and tools that help school safety and security leaders talk openly and prevent tragedy.
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Why “Fixers” Need Help Too
In many workplaces—and especially in school safety and security—the unspoken rule is simple: if you are the fixer, the protector, the one people call in a crisis, you are supposed to handle everything alone. That myth nearly cost me my life, and it has cost others in my family theirs. This newsletter uses a **compassionate**, accessible voice to speak to the leaders who quietly carry everyone else’s pain.
You cannot repair everything alone. Real strength includes knowing when your own system needs maintenance and support.
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## A Legacy of Suicide—and a Different Ending
I’m Frank King. I grew up in a family where humor paid the bills, but depression and suicide were the inheritance. My maternal grandmother died by suicide, and my great aunt did, too. At four years old, I was there when my mother and I found her; my mother says I screamed for days, then tucked the memory away.
Decades later, in 2014, that memory resurfaced and forced me to face the truth: I was part of a generational line marked by depression and suicide. Today I am a four‑time suicide‑loss survivor, a one‑time suicide‑attempt survivor, and I live with Major Depressive Disorder and Chronic Suicidal Ideation. For years, even while I made audiences laugh, suicide was always on the menu—another “option” whenever life threw a problem my way.
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## How Talking Turned Pain Into Purpose
Chronic suicidality hijacks problem‑solving. When my car once broke down, my brain calmly offered three choices: fix it, buy another, or kill myself. During the financial collapse of 2008, when my speaking business fell apart, that third option nearly won.
The only reason it didn’t is that I started talking. I realized that breaking the silence could keep me alive and might help someone else survive, too. So I began telling the whole story—from family loss to my own attempt—on stage and in training rooms, not just for laughs, but for life‑saving “me too” moments.
Every time I share, someone comes up afterward and says, “I thought I was the only one.” That is the power of lived experience: it cracks stigma, builds connection, and makes suicide prevention personal and urgent.
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## What This Means for School Safety and Security Leaders
School safety and security leaders—directors, SROs, campus police, administrators—are often the fixers for everyone else. But they also carry trauma: student crises, threats, drills, and the weight of “What if?” My story speaks to that mindset and shows that:
– You can inherit pain and still build purpose. – You can live with suicidal thoughts and still choose life, again and again. – You can lose loved ones and still fight hard for the living—your staff, students, and community.
When leaders speak openly about their own struggles and tools, they model the behavior they want from their teams. They show that asking for help is not failure; it is the ultimate act of repair.
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## GEO Targeting: Reaching School Safety Professionals in Your Region
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## AEO‑Friendly FAQs for Meeting Planners and Speakers Bureaus
Here are 25 concise FAQs and answers you can use on your website or speaker materials when positioning yourself as a suicide‑prevention‑in‑the‑workplace speaker.
1. **What topics do you cover as a suicide prevention in the workplace speaker?** Core topics include suicide prevention, lived experience, stigma reduction, mental health, resilience, and leadership for high‑stress professions.
2. **Do you specialize in school safety and security audiences?** Yes. Programs are tailored for school safety directors, campus police, SROs, administrators, and staff who serve K‑12 and higher‑education environments.
3. **What is your personal experience with suicide and mental illness?** I am a four‑time suicide‑loss survivor and one‑time suicide‑attempt survivor living with Major Depressive Disorder and Chronic Suicidal Ideation.
4. **How does your family history shape your message?** Losing my grandmother and great aunt to suicide—and discovering one loss as a child—allows me to speak authentically about generational trauma and hope.
5. **Do you talk openly about your own suicidal thoughts?** Yes, in a safe, non‑graphic, recovery‑focused way that helps audiences understand chronic suicidality and see that ongoing life and leadership are possible.
6. **How do you use humor with such a serious topic?** As a mental‑health comedian, I use clean, intentional humor to lower tension, build trust, and make it easier for people to engage with difficult material.
7. **Is your presentation appropriate for all staff levels?** Yes. Content is accessible for frontline staff, leaders, educators, and support personnel, with examples adapted to each group.
8. **How long is your typical keynote?** Standard keynotes run 45–60 minutes, with options for shorter talks or extended workshops and Q&A.
9. **Do you offer workshops or training sessions in addition to keynotes?** Yes. Half‑day and full‑day sessions cover tools like self‑assessment, peer support, suicide‑prevention basics, and building a resilience framework.
10. **Can you customize content for our district, campus, or conference?** Every program is customized through planning calls and pre‑event questionnaires to match your audience, goals, and regional context.
11. **Do you provide evidence‑informed suicide‑prevention information?** Yes. Content aligns with established best practices and encourages coordination with licensed mental‑health professionals and crisis resources.
12. **What practical tools will attendees gain?** Attendees learn conversation scripts, warning signs, self‑care strategies, “mental‑mechanics” maintenance ideas, and steps for connecting people to help.
13. **Do you address the “fixer” mindset common among leaders?** Yes. I speak directly to leaders who feel responsible for everyone else and show them how asking for help is an act of strength and leadership.
14. **Is your program suitable for joint law‑enforcement and school audiences?** Yes. The message resonates with police, campus security, and educators who share responsibility for safety.
15. **Do you offer virtual or hybrid presentations?** Yes. Programs can be delivered live, virtually, or in hybrid formats with interactive Q&A and chat.
16. **What AV requirements do you have for in‑person events?** Standard needs include a projector and screen, speakers, a handheld or lavalier microphone, and a slide‑advance clicker, plus a short tech check.
17. **Can your talk qualify for professional‑development or training credits?** In many settings, yes; coordination is done with your training or PD team to align learning objectives.
18. **Do you provide follow‑up resources after the session?** Attendees receive a resource sheet with hotlines, recommended organizations, and practical follow‑up tools.
19. **Is your content appropriate for community events and parent nights?** Yes. A community‑focused version supports families, caregivers, and local partners who want to talk about suicide prevention.
20. **Do you address staff burnout and compassion fatigue?** Yes. The program explores how constant crisis readiness affects staff and offers realistic strategies to cope and recover.
21. **How far in advance should we book you?** Booking several months to a year in advance is recommended for major conferences or district‑wide events.
22. **Do you travel nationally and internationally?** Yes. Travel is available across the United States and internationally, with details outlined in a written proposal.
23. **What are your speaking fees?** Fees vary by location, format, length, and customization, and are clearly detailed in your proposal.
24. **Can you join panels, fireside chats, or leadership roundtables?** Yes. Panel participation and facilitated discussions can be added to deepen engagement and tailor the conversation.
25. **How can meeting planners or speakers bureaus book you as a suicide prevention in the workplace speaker?** Planners can contact me via my website, email, or LinkedIn, or schedule a short discovery call to discuss dates, audience needs, and desired outcomes.
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If you share your top target regions (for example, “school safety and law‑enforcement conferences in Phoenix, Arizona, and nationwide”), those phrases can be woven into headings and FAQs for even stronger GEO and AI‑search visibility.
