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Lexi welcomes Sam back to the podcast to discuss something every empath experiences: compassion fatigue. We discuss our experience in caretaking fields where burnout is so high, and some of our tips for coping when you’re numb to every new tragedy. 

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Resources from today's episode:

• 😭 Skimm This Podcast
• 😭 The Cost of Caring: 10 Ways to Prevent Compassion Fatigue

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If you or someone you know is having suicidal thoughts, please get help immediately. The resources below are for listeners in the US.

• 😭Suicide Prevention Hotline: 988 or 1-800-273-8255, call or text
• 😭Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
• 😭NAMI National Warmlines (text lines and phone lines; not for crisis)
• 😭RAINN Sexual Assault Hotline: 800-656-4673 (HOPE)
• 😭 LBTQIA+ Support: The Trevor Project
• 😭 Resources for Undocumented Immigrants and Families
• 😭 Mental Health Resources for Black communities
• 😭 Inclusive Therapists
• 😭 Resources for Gun Safety
• 😭 Resources for Reproductive Rights
• 😭 National Eating Disorders Association resources, text NEDA to 741741 for crisis help. Hours for phone and text lines at link

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Find us on social media! The pod is on IG: @cryinandtryin_pod, Facebook: @cryinandtryinpod, and Twitter: @cryin_tryin_pod. Email us at cryinandtryinpod@gmail.com with episode suggestions, feedback, or anything else you want us to see!

You can find Lexi on IG and twitter: @LexGonGivIt2ya_ and Sam: @samanneliese_