To Infinity and Beyond Surviving the Teens® is a faith‑rooted memoir that traces Cathy Strunk’s nearly forty‑year journey as a registered nurse and almost 20 years as a suicide‑prevention specialist at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. The book weaves together her personal story of profound loss with the development, delivery, and impact of the Surviving the Teens® program—an evidence‑informed, school‑based suicide prevention curriculum that reached thousands of adolescents across the region.

The memoir begins with the sudden death of Cathy’s son, Terry, a tragedy that reshaped her life and ultimately became the catalyst for her calling to protect other families from similar loss. Through narrative storytelling, she recounts the early days of the program, the challenges of entering schools during moments of crisis, and the deeply human encounters with teens who were struggling, hurting, or silently carrying burdens no one else could see.

Across the chapters, Cathy highlights the clinical partnerships, research collaborations, and community relationships that strengthened the program—particularly the work with Drs. Katherine Rappaport and Michael Sorter, and with Dr. King, whose research validated the program’s outcomes and helped establish its credibility. The book blends clinical insight, lived experience, and spiritual reflection, showing how faith, compassion, and evidence‑based practice can work together to save lives.

At its core, the memoir is a testimony of calling, resilience, and service. It honors the teens who trusted her, the colleagues who stood beside her, and the God who guided her through grief into purpose. The book offers both a personal narrative and a broader message about hope, prevention, and the power of showing up for young people in their darkest moments.