Ask the Hard Questions—It May Save a Life
Trigger warning: This post discusses suicidal ideation The first time, I was 26 years old. The thoughts began as a…
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By Kelley Spencer I Was a Normal, Suburban Mom Who Wanted To Die. Then, God Whispered.
Trigger warning: This post contains suicidal thoughts. If you or someone you know is thinking about harming themself, please call…
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I’ve Called 988 Before
Trigger warning: This post discusses suicide. I've called 988 before. It was actually a month ago, and it was my…
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By Moriah Couch Depression Is a Battle That Can’t Be Fought Alone
Trigger warning: Discusses suicidal thoughts When you've lived with depression for as long as I have (20 years now), you…
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When I Wanted To Die, Here’s What I Needed from You
I’ve seen it all across social media today. “Check on your friends.” “Check on your strong friends.” “Check on your…
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I Used to Feel Shame for Having PPD, but Now I Just Feel like a Mother
I had my first son when I was 23 years old. My husband and I named him Isaac, which means…
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By Ashley I. Arinez Meghan Markle Opens Up About Her Suicidal Thoughts and it’s a Message We All Need To Take To Heart
“I can’t be left alone,” Meghan Markle told Oprah in a CBS interview that aired this weekend. When she said…
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By Jen Riley When the World Around Her Crumbles a Mother Keeps Going
I am going to let you in on a little secret. I’ve been struggling. I’ve been in a deep, dark…
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