As a teenager, Ledger Skinner had suffered from mental health issues for a large portion of his life, an issue his parents were aware of and working with him to help resolve. But when the self-hatred and suicidal ideation became too much for him he decided to take his own life in a car crash. Luckily he survived the suicide attempt and had a profound realization about the love others felt for him, including his parents and family. Over time and a lot of hard work, he built up an arsenal of tools to help fight and live with his mental illness. This episode of Relentlessly Resilient Ledger helps hosts Jennie Taylor and Michelle Scharf to better understand, and thus better help, those who are struggling with suicidal thoughts. 

Even though we live in challenging times we can become Relentlessly Resilient as we lean on and learn from one another’s experiences. Hosts Jennie Taylor and Michelle Scharf are no strangers to overcoming adversity; Michelle lost her husband to cancer, while Jennie’s husband Major Brent Taylor was killed in the service of our country. Their stories bond them together and now listeners can join them weekly as they visit with others enduring challenges and who teach us how they are exercising resiliency, finding value in their grief, and purpose in moving forward. 

Listen to the Relentlessly Resilient Podcast regularly on your favorite platform, at kslpodcasts.com, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL App. Join the Resiliences conversation on Facebook at @RelentlesslyResilient and Instagram @RelentlesslyResilientPodcast. Produced by KellieAnn Halvorsen.