Mental health is something that people usually avoid talking about. It is a taboo topic that limits and discourages many people from speaking openly about their mental state of mind. Keeping the seriousness and sensitivity in mind, renowned speaker and leadership coach Sherry James, PMP has deep-dived into the taboo subjects of mental health management and suicide awareness through her personal experiences. She is all set to turn her writing from corporate training and project management documents to mental health and wellness author and will be launching her debut novel titled ‘After Suicide: Leading With Love And Light’ soon in Dallas, Texas. The novel speaks about her journey after the unfortunate suicide of her father, a former Air Force veteran. The poignant story covers relevant topics like mental health, suicide prevention and suicide awareness for its readers. 

Sharing her life-long trauma with her own personal backstory, the novel also speaks about Sherry’s fears, insecurities and hardships. The book narrates her life story with the readers in a conversation with her father where she shares the implications of the survivor’s guilt which she felt. She is also grateful to those who helped her become a leader and parent today. Self-healing, discovery and turning tragedy into a purpose are some of the important lessons she has learned in life. "I felt the need to share my story thinking that it may help someone who has been affected by similar issues. The suicide pandemic will continue if no one has the nerve to talk about it," Sherry stated in a recent interview.