Real Talk on Suicide Prevention with Lily Crowder: Navigating Loss and Finding Hope

In this heartfelt episode of Parties to Play Dates, Jess welcomes guest Lily Crowder, a mom of four and an author, to discuss a critical and often stigmatized topic: suicide prevention. They dive into Lily's personal experience of losing her son Ezekiel to suicide and her journey through grief and healing, emphasizing the importance of candid conversations and providing practical prevention tips. With moments of both gravity and levity, they also share amusing and relatable family stories, making the episode a balanced and engaging listen. Tune in for part one of this two-part series as they shed light on this important issue and provide hope to others who may be struggling.

00:00 Introduction: The Alarming Rise of Youth Suicide

00:24 Welcome to Parties to Play Dates

01:01 Special Guest: Lily Crowder

01:50 Funny Stories About Ezekiel

05:57 Lily's Book and the Impact of Suicide

08:11 The Journey of Grief and Healing

14:22 The Importance of Talking About Suicide

19:18 Resources and Prevention Tips

25:33 Conclusion and Next Week's Preview

A Monday in February available at: lilycrowder.com

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline : call 988

Lavender Products from Zeke's Farm available at: zekes.farm

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