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"i carry your heart with me
(i carry it in my heart)
i am never without it
(anywhere I go you go, my dear;
and whatever is done by only me
is your doing, my darling)"
- ee cummings
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Elyssa's Mission is a foundation that provides resources to support at-risk teens and prevent suicide.  |
 
 Realby Elyssa MeyersThroughout my life so far, I conclude that one thing is certain: whatever we are, we are always real. I believe that at all times we feel, whether it's with our hands or our hearts; we can embrace sadness, happiness, fright or madness. We are always in control of how we choose to deal with our emotions. How we deal with the past and future is irrelevant to how we deal with now, The Precious Present is the precious present, as Spencer Johnson teaches us. Click here to read "REAL" in its entirety. |
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VOICEby Elyssa & Ken MeyersVOICE was written on Elyssa's 17th birthday. I (Ken) read and re-read Elyssa's poetry, essays, diaries - anything I could find that would help me piece together all that I could not understand from her death. And with Elyssa's strong spirit present with me as it always is, we wrote together. VOICE connects Elyssa's words to re-create her life story. VOICE - a spiritual collaboration between uncle and niece. May it be heard with the loud and strong voice that Elyssa would have wanted to share it...and may it be a source of strength for victims of sexual assault who have not yet found...their voice. Click here to read "VOICE" in its entirety. |
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Speakby Elyssa MeyersSpeak. Chocolate milk sits on the table, my fear grows. 13 year old girl's tears stream down her cheeks. Click here to read "Speak" in its entirety. |
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For one last I love youby Melissa MalnatiAs another day goes by, I reflect on all the change that occurs every day. From the simplest of things to the life altering experiences--each make me the person I am today. Click here to read "For One Last I Love You" in its entirety. |
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What I Learned from Elyssaby Margaret FeldheimWe received this beautifully written remembrance of Elyssa by her friend and neighbor, Margaret Feldheim. Click here to read "What I Learned from Elyssa" in its entirety. |
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ELYSSA'S STORY: Depression, Anxiety and Suicidal IdeationWritten by Elyssa's motherElyssa was a bright, beautiful, extremely outgoing girl. What made her happy was a house full of family and friends. Click here to read "ELYSSA'S STORY... " in its entirety. |
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The Elyssa Meyers Learning Center opened at Am Yisrael synagogue in Northfield, Illinois in 2006. Am Yisrael was a special place for Elyssa: here she
celebrated her Bat Mitzvah, regularly attended classes and studied Torah, and served as a student teacher. Elyssa's family and friends worked closely
with Rabbi Debra Newman Kamin to convert the synagogue basement into a place of learning for all to enjoy.The Elyssa Meyers Learning Center houses a library stocked with books and computers, an arts & crafts room, and a social hall with games and a television. The Center is a place for all to study, socialize, and reflect. We are forever grateful to the many family friends who provided both financial and moral support in the creation of the Elyssa Meyers Learning Center. Click here to view photos of the Elyssa Meyers Learning Center. Photo credits: Lois Bernstein Photography - our thanks for all you contribute to the mission. |
