My Life of a First ResponderPt 3

Mini episode with 20 plus year Paramedic Christopher South.

We discuss:

What does the word stigma mean?What do we know about the suicide stigma?Chris not having support as a result of the stigmaSolutions for change

Simple tips:Being a friend, and leaving an open door policy

Chris: “Everyone talks about being a family, but I didn’t experience that feeling after what I went through.”“You gotta live with you, and be happy with you.”

Nora: “Don’t fear the reaction. Be direct. Say, I need help.”