I did not plan for this episode at all. ⁣
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It was never even on my radar. ⁣
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But then I had a friend commit suicide last week. ⁣
The 8th person I know who has ended their life within the past year and a half. ⁣
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This one hit close to home though. ⁣
Too close. ⁣
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But it was my dear friends death that made me realize we need to talk about mental health. ⁣
More than ever now. ⁣
And not just on specific days. ⁣
But ALL the days. ⁣
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And so I sat in front of my microphone and these are the words that just came out. ⁣
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In one consistent flow. ⁣
No pauses. ⁣
No redos. ⁣
No content edits. ⁣
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Just an open honest conversation about mental health in general. ⁣
Topped with my personal experience. ⁣
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So sit with me in this episode as I get incredibly vulnerable, ⁣
& grieve my old self and my dear friend. ⁣
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This ones for you Rebecca, ⁣
And for anyone who is battling a darkness.⁣
And for anyone who mourns someone who has lost their battle. ⁣
And just for anyone who is an advocate for mental health. ⁣
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*Please take note on a trigger warning for this episode. Listen at your own discretion and if you require assistance at any time, please address your safety plan or contact a help line in your area. ⁣

Mental Health Resources:

Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-833-456-4566

The Centre for Addiction & Mental Health

Canada Suicide Prevention Service

Kids Help Phone
1-800-668-6868

Suicide Safety Plan Information

Cheers to dream & wild things *
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