Family of former MARTA CEO shares his story

The death of MARTA CEO Jeff Parker made national headlines last year. And right away, his wife and daughters decided they would be open and honest about how Parker died: by suicide. Now, a year-and-a-half later, they are still healing, and sharing their story to try to break through the stigma and sometimes, the shame, that surrounds suicide. This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please call the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988 or contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).