TTFA Anthologies

S1: Claire Has a Secret- Post Secret Girl Who Wrote in Her On-Suicide Notes(Stories of Suicide & Loss)


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When Claire was a teenager, she held a lot of big, difficult feelings, and for a while, she saw only one solution for them. Though Claire decides to not act on those feelings, her story gets shared anonymously online — and continues to appear when she needs it most.


Note: This episode is about suicide. If you are or someone you know is experiencing thoughts of suicide, there are free resources available to you:

  • Text HOME to 741-741 for a free, confidential conversation with a trained counselor any time of day.
  • If you feel unsafe right now, text or call 988 or use the chat function at 988lifeline.org
  • If you need help figuring out HOW to tell someone that you’re having suicidal thoughts, here are some prompts.
  • If you suspect someone in your life is having suicidal thoughts, here are some questions you can ask them.
  • Read the CDC’s Suicide Prevention Resource for Action.
  • If you’re struggling with depression, know some of the tools that can help lift you out of a hard time.

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