Bullied, broken, and longing to disappear, Heather Palacios nearly gave up on life. But in her darkest moments, God gave her something she never expected: a reason to stay. Now she’s on a mission to prove that no one fights alone. 

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This is Heather Palacios in Season 4 | Episode 8 (Part 1), called: I’m Still Here.

Content Warning:

Today’s story centers on a struggle with suicide. While past episodes have mentioned suicide as part of someone’s journey, in this episode it is the primary battle, and some moments may be difficult or triggering for listeners.

Part of Heather Palacios’s story takes place in the 1980s, a time when bullying wasn’t widely talked about the way it is today. Along with being bullied at school, Heather was also facing instability at home and serious health challenges. The weight of these experiences led her into a deep fight to stay alive.

If suicide is part of your own story or the story of someone you love, we encourage you to pause and take a moment to ask the Holy Spirit whether this episode is right for you right now. This conversation also touches on bullying, substance use, and promiscuity. Listener discretion is advised.

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Transcript: Click Here to Read

More about Heather Palacious: Heather is a passionate survivor and speaker who shares her 43-year journey with suicide to inspire hope and resilience to any audience, any where. Audiences laugh, cry, and leave equipped with real resources and the courage to keep going. Her mantra says it all: If I wake up breathing, that’s my proof to keep going.

Connect with Heather via email at: [email protected] 

If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, call the free 24 hour Life Line Number: 988. The 988 Lifeline is available 24/7/365. Your conversations are free and confidential.

We hope that this story encourages your faith and helps you see Jesus in a more personal way.

Recommended Episodes: If you liked Heather’s story, listen to these next…

Spotify:

S3 | E9: Looking for Love (in all the wrong places) (Roberta Castillo’s Story)

S2 | E1: To Hell and Back (Kyle Hubbart’s Story)

S2 | E9: The Encounter (Tim Schulte’s Story)

S3 | E10: The Reflection in the Mirror (Joey Castillo’s Story)

S3 | E6 (Pt. 1): Dying to Live (Cammie Jarvis’s Story)

S3 | E7: Can I Trust You? (Judy Van Rooy’s Story)

Apple Podcasts:

S3 | E9: Looking for Love in All the Wrong Places (Roberta Castillo’s Story)

S2 | E1: To Hell and Back (Kyle Hubbart’s Story)

S2 | E9: The Encounter (Tim Schulte’s Story)

S3 | E10: The Reflection in the Mirror (Joey Castillo’s Story)

S3 | E6 (Pt. 1): Dying to Live (Cammie Jarvis’s Story)

S3 | E7: Can I Trust You? (Judy Van Rooy’s Story)

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