ROGERS, Minn. (FOX 9) – Sophie’s Squad highlighted the significance of psychological well being and eradicating the stigma related to looking for assist throughout two women hockey video games in Rogers, Minnesota on Thursday.
Final month, FOX 9 shared the story of Sophie Wieland, a 14-year-old who dedicated suicide. In three years, Sophie by no means instructed her household, or a coach, or any of her buddies she was hurting.
After her demise, Sophie’s mother and father Aimee and Henry Wieland wished to do one thing to focus on the significance of psychological well being. They launched Sophie’s Squad to take away the stigma related to looking for assist.
Sophie’s Squad held their first occasion known as “Hockey Hits Again” on the Rodgers vs. Sartell women hockey sport. Sophie performed for Sartell’s hockey workforce. Her mother and father did a ceremonial puck drop.
“I feel the principle factor is individuals really feel afraid to speak about it. For our daughter sadly didn’t really feel like she may speak to anyone about it. She stored it to herself and didn’t inform anyone,” Aimee stated. “We simply need to let individuals know that there is at all times someone on the market that they’ll speak to or attain out to. and at all times asking individuals to be sort and good to individuals.”
In case you or somebody you understand is in suicidal disaster or emotional misery, name the Nationwide Suicide Lifeline at 800-273-8255. The service is 24/7 and is toll free.
14-year-old Sophie Wieland, who performed on Sartell’s hockey workforce, took her personal life final July. Her mother and father at the moment are working to decrease the stigma round asking for assist. (Equipped)