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June 24, 2019
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Episode 10: The Depths of Addiction: Artificial Happiness

Episode 10: The Depths of Addiction: Artificial Happiness

A man gives an honest response to what his life is like living in the throes of addiction.

Have you watched a family member or friend or even a stranger struggle with addiction? According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Organization, about 1 in 4 young adults aged 18 to 25 in the United States are current illicit drug users. On average, 130 Americans die every day from an … [Read more...]

November 6, 2017
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Taking Flight

Taking Flight

Dealing with Teenage Depression and Learning to Seek Help

Meredith’s Story / 19 years old written by Megan Haynes I have faded scars. Some on my shoulder and some on my wrists. They’re not prominent, but in a certain light you can see them. I used to look at them and think: here is what I’ve done. I can go back to this self-harm, and this is always a … [Read more...]

October 16, 2017
johndjulien 1 Comment

Missing My Sister

Missing My Sister

Coping With and Managing Suicidal Depressing

Jennifer’s story written by Christine Rhine God, just let me die, I whispered. Everybody will be better off. I poured the pills into my hand and hesitated. I thought of my husband and of our daughters. All their lives they would have to live with my decision. At prom. At graduation. On their … [Read more...]

May 5, 2015
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Featured Story: What's in a Name?

Featured Story: What’s in a Name?

I’m a dude named Kelsey. Marketers have encouraged me to attend an all women’s college, buy feminine hygiene products, and wear dresses. One of the most humorous incidents around my name came from a greeting card company who snail mailed me info looking for writers (this was a few years ago). … [Read more...]

April 17, 2015
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WISH-TV Covers The Facing Project

WISH-TV Covers The Facing Project

When stars align magic happens, and we like magic. Not necessarily the fire throwing, dragon-laden, golden sword type of magic (okay, that’s cool too), but the type of magic that brings people together around a common cause. Last Friday, stars aligned and magic happened. I received a message at … [Read more...]

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