Listener Stories

Diane plays some of the messages we’ve received from listeners.

If you are having thoughts of suicide, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline in the United States at 1-800-273-8255 (TALK). You can find a list of additional resources at SpeakingOfSuicide.com/resources

For more resources on addiction or to get help, please visit: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline.

More mental health support (via text) can be found at: https://www.crisistextline.org/

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