Cathy Costello is an example of turning tragedy into hope. She shares how her life was forever changed when her oldest son, who for many years battled severe mental illness, quit taking his medication. On a quiet summer evening as he met with his parents at a local restaurant, he experienced a delusional, psychotic break and fatally stabbed his father, Labor Commissioner Mark Costello. Hear how Cathy walked through this tragedy and used it to educate and advocate for mental health reform. She hopes to prevent other families from suffering the tragedy her family experienced. Cathy is a community hero who took a tragedy and turned it into a treasure for others.
