46: simply... my journey with suicide

20/09/2021 48 min

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Episode Synopsis

Trigger warning: this episode discusses suicide and themes surrounding the topic.
In chronological order, I recount the 3 times I tried to commit suicide and how suicide has affected my life. I discuss the feelings of worthlessness and invisibility and lack of value contributing to my attempts. Anecdotes include middle school drama, sad birthday escapades, and The Great Flood of Christmas Eve 2020.
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