"I Lost My Son To Suicide"

Yael Kaner continues to grieve the loss of her 33-year-old son, Eliyahu Natan Kassorla. In March 2020, Yael tragically lost her son to suicide. She explained that her son struggled with mental health throughout childhood and into adulthood. At a young age, Eliyahu was diagnosed with oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) and was eventually diagnosed with bipolar disorder in adulthood. Yael explains the frequent visits to hospitals for her sons mental health. Years later, her son informed her that he was sexually molested at a young age and held in this trauma for several years. Yael then discusses the multiple suicide attempts that occurred throughout Eliyahu's life. Not only was Eliyahu manifesting past trauma but also hid his sexual orientation. Yael speaks of bipolar disorder, how it affected her son and the major impact this loss had on her and the family. Yael is a strong mother who chose to have a voice on losing her son to suicide. To explore more of Yael's journey, you can find her on Instagram at @yaelkanercoaching