The first episode of Season 2, all about my drug addiction. The beginning of my story, and a glimpse of "Pat's Plate."

This episode is wrapping up some thoughts and reflections from my first three episodes on the topic of Suicide Awareness. 

Some thoughts I had on my heart to share- and a sneak peak in my next months episodes regarding Substance Abuse Awareness Month. Diving into my addiction, the stigmas, stories from friends and family members. Talking about the pathways to recovery and how I have managed to stay Clean amongst the trauma and the sickness of Addiction.

National Suicide Hotline: 988

If you or someone you love are having thoughts of suicide, please text or call the National Suicide Hotline # by texting or calling 988.

Content Warning for audio regarding suicidal ideation. Please use listener discretion- this episode contains audio clips regarding suicide.

Sharing the perspective of being married to someone who completed suicide that involved every risk factor and warning sign.

If you, or someone you love is suicidal, please reach out to the National Suicide Crisis Line by calling or texting- 988.

Sources:

Risks and Protective Factors:

https://www.cdc.gov/suicide/factors/index.html

What to do when someone is suicidal:

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/suicide/in-depth/suicide/art-20044707

Suicide Crisis Lifeline #: Text or call 988

**CONTENT WARNING- Possible disturbing topics involving suicide with detailed events. Includes real audio of myself and my daughter, that might be upsetting for some listeners. Discretion is advised.

This episode continues from Episode 1- "The Call" where I recall events a week after my late husband's death-

If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide please reach out to the National Suicide Hotline- crisis interventionists are standing by 24/7.

National Suicide Hotline- Text or Call #988