Renate LeDuc has a B.S. in Education and Psychology from East Stroudsburg University. She retired from the Social Work field where she was with Child Protective Services. Renate was a substitute teacher and facilitator for Child Assault Prevention in the schools. She currently volunteers as a Field Advocate for AFSP (American Foundation for Suicide Prevention) and as a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist. She is also involved in advocacy for Mental Health, Suicide, Addiction, and Fentanyl Awareness. She hopes to help others by telling her story.