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Karen Smith, an Iowa Mental Health Advocate and mother of two, joins Abbey and Dottie to discuss parenting children with mental health struggles. Dottie and Karen are brutally honesty about their struggles, mistakes, and lessons learned from raising children with anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges. We hope that other parents are able to listen to this podcast and realize that they are not alone and, hopefully, see themselves in these stories!

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If you or someone you love is struggling with mental health issues or suicidal thoughts, call or text 988. We see you trying and we are so glad you stayed.

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A few of the I'm Glad You Stayed Project Ambassadors (Madison, Robert, Olivia, and Gavin) sit down with Abbey to discuss what teens need from their parents regarding their mental health.

To learn more about the I'm Glad You Stayed Project, visit us at www.imgladyoustayedproject.org and find us on Instagram (@imgladyoustayedproject); Threads (@imgladyoustayedprojec); Facebook (@imgladyoustayedproject); TikTok (@imgladyoustayedproject); and LinkedIn (I'm Glad You Stayed Project).

If you or someone you love is struggling with mental health issues or suicidal thoughts, call or text 988. We see you trying and we are so glad you stayed.

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From the day they lost their son, Owen, to suicide, the Skelley family has made it their mission to share the story of "Big O", end the stigma of men's mental health, and fight to end the suicide epidemic. This is the Skelley's first podcast, and they believe it is important to share their story of what they wish they had known before life after suicide loss.

To learn more about the I'm Glad You Stayed Project, visit us at www.imgladyoustayedproject.org and find us on Instagram (@imgladyoustayedproject); Threads (@imgladyoustayedprojec); Facebook (@imgladyoustayedproject); TikTok (@imgladyoustayedproject); and LinkedIn (I'm Glad You Stayed Project).

If you or someone you love is struggling with mental health issues or suicidal thoughts, call or text 988. We see you trying and we are so glad you stayed.