Hi, I’m Amber J. Parker.

I’m a Physician Assistant, author, speaker, mental health advocate, business owner, blogger, and suicidality/trauma caregiver and advocate.

My book The Forgotten Caregiver of Mental Crisis will be published in the summer of 2025. It is written for the caregiver of suicidality after trauma as they fight for their loved one’s life and live with increased hope, resilience, and practical strategies.

I have lived experience as a caregiver of suicidality, trauma, and mental crisis for my husband. My book comes out of that fight for life journey. My book is for the caregiver as they are often forgotten and need support as they care for their loved one struggling with mental crisis.

My writing draws from my lived experience, my background as a Physician Assistant, extensive reading and research, and my strong faith in God which has anchored me through many seasons of suffering and adversity. There is hope, friend.

I am passionate about authenticity and the integration of faith in God plus psychology/neuroscience for healing. I am also passionate about using EMDR therapy for emotional and trauma healing.

The caregiver of suicidality, trauma, and persistent mental illness needs to be seen, have support, and better tools to fight for their loved one's life and live with hope & resilience!

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You can visit my blog choosejoyinthemidst.com for writing and articles on faith and resiliency in hardship as well as integrated mental health and faith topics.

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You can also visit my shop Beautiful Truth Design and browse truth-infused merchandise with a faith and mental health perspective. We need words that resonate and empower us in our battles.

I’m glad you are here.

Remember—You are not alone in your battle.

— Amber