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Christine was born and raised in a small town in New Hampshire as the second of five siblings. Raised by her mother, a single parent, she learned resilience and determination from an early age. Despite facing personal challenges, Christine earned her G.E.D. and graduated at the top of her class in nursing school as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).

Her passion for helping others deepened through her early career in healthcare, where she initially aspired to become a registered nurse. Later, driven by personal experiences with loss and a growing commitment to mental health, she pursued higher education, earning an Associate’s degree, a Bachelor’s in Human Services, and a Master’s in Social Work.

Christine has been married for more than 30 years and is the mother of three daughters, as well as a grandmother to one granddaughter and two grandsons.

In 2011, she experienced the devastating loss of her younger brother Francis, who died by suicide. This tragedy profoundly shaped her life’s direction, inspiring her to seek counseling, connect with support groups, and ultimately dedicate her career to helping other suicide loss survivors.

Christine’s work blends professional expertise with deeply personal insight. For more than 11 years, she co-facilitated support groups designed specifically for individuals who lost loved ones to suicide.