Trigger warning!!! There is a discussion about suicide. This may trigger or bring up unpleasant emotions. I am not a therapist or physician. This episode deals with emotions related to suicide. This is my experience and my view.

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They seemed so happy, and I heard this sentiment a lot. Instagram and social media portray a different story.

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The art staying busy and forgetting our troubles may seem like a good idea or excuse, but it can actually hurt us. If we're not dealing with our emotions and staying busy to forget or not feel, we're doing a disservice to ourselves.

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We can weigh ourselves or others down. Or we can lift people up. Ballon or Brick. Life events change us. Shape us.

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All life has to offer its confusing at times. I needed to step back to get my focus and create content that I felt was valuable and not stagnant.

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Life is getting a little calmer. I'm ready to share this new chapter in my life.

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I'm taking a step back, which isn't easy. I created this podcast during covid. It was something I wanted to try. I wanted to lend my voice to anyone struggling. Ive decided to step back to the rest of this month and see what may brings.

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For me, the media had become misguided in their approach to social media. Posting an emoji for a headline on social media instead of an actual headline is off-putting. Tell me the headline. I feel like it's more about traffic on your page than the actual story.

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Being vulnerable is hard. It can hurt us to be sad, and we may want to escape. Don't hit the escape hatch, talk to your partner or spouse.

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Grief is hard. Marriage is hard. When they collide, it can bring a lot issues with it. If our marriage or relationship was having problems before it can intensify them. You're not alone, grief can be worked through.

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