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You don’t have to be a therapist, a social worker, or a first responder to make a difference. You just have to care. And maybe, just maybe, be brave enough to reach out—to help or to be helped.

Thank you for reading. Thank you for feeling. And thank you for being part of the conversation.

Love, Ellis

Resources for Help and Hope

Life can be as unpredictable and shadowed as the corridors of Hawthorn Manor. While The House That Held Her is a work of fiction, the pain, fear, and trauma faced by its characters mirror real-world struggles that many quietly carry. If you’ve found yourself impacted by the emotional weight of this story—or by something in your own life—I want you to know that you are not alone. There is help. There is hope.

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Below are the resources that can be found in the back of The House That Held (minus audio). Including these resources for readers was never an afterthought. It was personal.

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As someone who believes deeply in both the power of story and the importance of community, I wanted this book to do more than entertain. I wanted it to extend a hand to those standing at the edge of something hard. Whether you're here because you listened to the audiobook, received a copy from a friend, or stumbled across this page in a moment of need—I see you, and I hope what follows might help.

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Below is a list of organizations and crisis lines for those seeking support, along with opportunities to contribute if you feel moved to make a difference. Because the truth is: we all have a role to play in making the world a little safer, a little softer, and a little more human.

If You Need Help

Immediate Danger or Emergency

  • Call 911 (USA) or your local emergency services if you or someone else is in immediate physical danger.

General Distress, Anxiety, and Grief

  • Crisis Text Line (USA): Text “HELLO” to 741741

Domestic Violence, Abuse, or Sexual Assault

  • National Domestic Violence Hotline (USA): 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or text “START” to 88788

  • RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network): 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)

  • Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-4-A-CHILD (422-4453)

Mental Health and Suicide Prevention

  • 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988

  • SAMHSA (Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services): 1-800-662-HELP (4357)

  • NAMI Helpline (National Alliance on Mental Illness): 1-800-950-NAMI (6264)

Gambling Addiction and Financial Crisis Support

International Support: If you're outside the U.S., visit findahelpline.com to locate resources in your country.

If You want to Help

Just as Margot strives to bring truth and healing to light, we all have the capacity to change someone’s story for the better. If you feel compelled to support the causes behind the themes in The House That Held Her, here are some powerful places to begin:

Domestic Abuse and Sexual Assault

Child Welfare and Protection

  • Childhelp: childhelp.org

  • CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates): nationalcasagal.org

    CASA/GAL volunteers advocate for children in foster care, helping to ensure their voices are heard in court and beyond.

Mental Health & Suicide Prevention

  • NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness): nami.org

  • Mental Health America (MHA): mhanational.org

    MHA offers self-assessment tools, community forums, and resources for those navigating mental health challenges.

Grief and Trauma Support

  • American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP): afsp.org

  • The Dougy Center (Grief Support for Children & Families): dougy.org

Community Involvement and Local Impact

  • Volunteer at a local shelter, food bank, or crisis center.

  • Donate to community-based nonprofits or church programs supporting survivors and at-risk youth.

  • Participate in awareness events and fundraisers that benefit mental health and crisis response organizations.

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