*This episode contains material that may be distressing to some listeners, such as substance abuse, depression, and suicide.
In this episode my dad and I are joined by a close and personal friend. In an effort to keep his identity private, his name is not mentioned and the audio is altered. Anonymous friend opens up about his childhood and his experiences in a religious cult. He talks about how his experiences in the religious organization led hid to feeling depressed and abusing alcohol and pills. He also discusses his estranged relationship with his father, heartache, suicide, and therapy. He talks about why men typically do not seek counseling, and how therapy can lead to healing.
If you or someone you know is having suicidal thoughts or ideations, please click here:
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ or call 1-800-273-8255.