When Claire was a teenager, she held a lot of big, difficult feelings, and for a while, she saw only one solution for them. Though Claire decides to not act on those feelings, her story gets shared anonymously online — and continues to appear when she needs it most.

Note: This episode is about suicide. If you are or someone you know is experiencing thoughts of suicide, there are free resources available to you:

Text HOME to 741-741 for a free, confidential conversation with a trained counselor any time of day.


If you feel unsafe right now, text or call 988 or use the chat function at 988lifeline.org



If you need help figuring out HOW to tell someone that you’re having suicidal thoughts, here are some prompts.



If you suspect someone in your life is having suicidal thoughts, here are some questions you can ask them.



Read the CDC’s Suicide Prevention Resource for Action.



If you’re struggling with depression, know some of the tools that can help lift you out of a hard time.


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