In this episode of the Got HER Back Podcast, Carrie and Maggie sit down with Aunt Dee for a raw, compassionate conversation about motherhood, mental illness, suicide, grief, and faith.

Dee shares her story of becoming a teen mom, raising her son Mason, navigating the heartbreaking realities of untreated bipolar disorder and depression, and ultimately losing him to suicide. Through tears, honesty, and hope, this episode explores the warning signs parents often miss, the failures of mental health systems, the stigma around suicide, and the power of God winks, rainbows, and resilience. Dee also opens up about enduring multiple tragedies, raising her grandchildren, breaking generational cycles, and finding purpose after unimaginable loss.

This episode is a reminder that you are not alone, that talking about mental health saves lives, and that even in grief, hope can still exist.

You’ve got her back. And we’ve got yours.

Resources:

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (US) – Free, confidential support available 24/7 by call, text, or chat.

🔗 https://988lifeline.org/get-help/

CDC Suicide Prevention Resources – Data, strategies, education, and public health resources.

🔗 https://www.cdc.gov/suicide/resources/index.html

Texas Health & Human Services – Suicide Prevention (State Specific) – Local resources, warning sign info, and support documents.

🔗 https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/mental-health-substance-use/mental-health-crisis-services/suicide-prevention

👀 Check Out Our Playlist:

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6sOJxIJ-U0XDJnLYkrR5N4nMeSwplBoT&si=SOqklgdZv7k7Z6X0

🎧 Listen on Apple Podcast:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/got-her-back/id1726769772

❤️ Follow us on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/gotherbackpodcast?igsh=OWx2ajlmbXFraDBv&utm_source=qr

🖤 Follow us on TikTok

https://www.tiktok.com/@gotherbackpodcast?_t=ZP-8tOjiUz0Ro7&_r=1

💙 Follow us on Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/share/15hZm16v7B/?mibextid=wwXIfr

#GotHERBackPodcast

#MentalHealthAwareness

#SuicidePrevention

#BreakingTheStigma

#GriefJourney

#MotherhoodUnfiltered

#FaithAndHealing

#BipolarAwareness

#TeenMomStory

#LossAndHope

#GodWinks

#YouAreNotAlone

#ParentingThroughGrief

#MentalHealthMatters