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cide. Years later, it inspired her to create a suicide awareness shirt and line. “We were completely blindsided by the situ- ation,” Shead said. “Instead of going down the wrong path, I decided to take the positive route and chose to find happiness. I want others to feel the same way and know they are not alone. I want people to know that they matter.” The intentional touch to her shirts made the business much more meaningful to her. Shead’s friends and family are wearing the shirts, as are anyone who attends one of her themed parties. And it’s not always just t-shirts, Shead prints on sweatshirts as well. “My friends are such a huge part of the pro- cess,” Shead said. “They are wearing it, promoting it and being very supportive of the whole thing. My friends are so encouraging and always hype me up with my shirts.” One of the first group packages Shead made Above, Shead models her suicide awareness t-shirt that she uses to inspire others. Combine Home & Auto. Save big. Matt Orr, Agent 14 North Lafayette Square LaGrange, GA 30240 Bus: 706-882-0046 www.mattorr.com Good things happen when you combine your home and auto insurance with State Farm . Like saving an average of $889.* Plus, you’ll have a good neighbor like me to help life go right. CALL ME TODAY. ® Maria Harris - GRI, CRS, PSA *Average annual household savings based on 2019 national survey of new policyholders who reported savings by switching to State Farm. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company • State Farm Indemnity Company, Bloomington, IL State Farm County Mutual Insurance Company of Texas, Dallas, TX • State Farm Lloyds, Richardson, TX State Farm Fire and Casualty Company • State Farm General Insurance Company, Bloomington, IL State Farm Florida Insurance Company, Winter Haven, FL 1606203 28 • LAGRANGE LIVING | FEB. 2020/MARCH 2020 Broker/Owner Multi Million Dollar Producer 1003 Hogansville Rd. Suite B LaGrange GA 30241 (706)302-9013 (706)668-5266