All human life contains suffering. And al of us seek to relieve that suffering in some way. In a sense, then, we're all addicts! At the very least we're addicted to air, to food, to water! We're all different in our "drug of choice"--be it a drug, a drink, gambling, food, running, our sports team, our political party, our desire to be seen a certain way. And we're all "addicted" at different levels to use the term broadly.
We're all different in what brings us to the addictions that unbalance our lives to a varying degree. Helping one another--with compassion and understanding--and avoiding judgment, guilt, and shame is our challenge. Becoming aware of the "addictions" that unbalance lives and sometimes end lives through suicide and learning to manage lives in a more healthy way is holy work. Be the change you wish to see in the world. Shatter the stigma, be a safe place for those who suffer.
A conversation with Brandon Foose is part of this episode in which he shares the effects suicide has had on his life. He's been inspired and inspiring in his response.
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