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Greg was married to his best friend, Anna, for 6 years. He loved and respected her. So the night he told her he was gay was painful because he knew how much he was hurting her. In the ten months since then, Greg has looked hard at his depression and addiction, two things that held him back from admitting his sexuality. This is part 2 of a story about one couple’s divorce. Listen to part 1 of this episode, “Everything, All Of You…”

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  • Ben’s Friends- a support group for people in the food and beverage industry

  • Alcoholics Anonymous

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    • 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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