Best-selling author · podcast host · speaker

S.O.S. A Lesson on Love, Loss, and Survival

A raw, heartfelt memoir about losing a child to suicide and choosing, every single day, to survive. Serina shares a story of grief, love, healing, and the strength it takes to keep showing up.

  • Best-Selling Author
  • Host of SOS Stories of Survivors
  • Speaker & Mental Health Advocate
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New for October

The October S.O.S. newsletter is here.

From My Heart to Yours continues with a message of hope beyond September, October podcast updates, Scott’s words, and a chance to help S.O.S. reach more hearts.

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Limited-Edition Shirts

25 shirts. One mission.

Only 25 S.O.S. shirts are available in honor of Suicide Prevention Month.

“No matter what you’re going through, I’m glad you’re here.”

Every purchase helps support S.O.S: Stories of Survivors and keeps stories of hope, healing, resilience, and survival moving forward.

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Hope, healing, and human connection

Turning devastating loss into a movement for healing.

Through her memoir, podcast, and public speaking, Serina creates space for honest conversations about resilience, mental health, grief, and survival.

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The Book

Discover S.O.S. A Lesson on Love, Loss, and Survival, a best-selling memoir honoring Scott's voice.

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Listen

The Podcast

Hear real stories of resilience, healing, hope, and the power of the human spirit.

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Speaking

Bring a personal message of hope and connection to your school, nonprofit, conference, podcast, or event.

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Podcast Host

SOS Stories of Survivors

A mental health podcast dedicated to resilience, healing, hope, and the power of the human spirit.

YouTube Channel

Latest S.O.S. Show

Watch the newest Stories of Survivors episode, then use the player controls to explore recent shows.

Public Speaking & Presentations

Bring Hope, Healing & Human Connection to Your Audience

Serina is available for keynotes, panels, podcasts, schools, nonprofits, conferences, and events on resilience, mental health, suicide prevention, grief, purpose after loss, and the power of the human spirit.

Projects & Resources

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Book

S.O.S. A Lesson on Love, Loss, and Survival

Read the memoir and learn more about the story behind Serina's mission.

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Newsletter

From My Heart to Yours

Read the October issue and join the S.O.S. mailing list for future monthly notes from Serina.

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Limited Edition

S.O.S. Shirts

Shop the limited run created for Suicide Prevention Month while supplies last.

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Contact

Speaking inquiries, media requests, and more

smdansker@gmail.com