Christmas can be a difficult time for many.
In this bonus episode we put our eggnog glasses down for a moment to reflect on the stories that lead such a supposedly joyous occasion to be a depressing nightmare for many.
Experts warn of Christmas suicide risk: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2009-12-18/experts-warn-of-christmas-suicide-risk/1183336
Is Suicide More Common At Christmas Time? https://www.psychologytoday.com/au/blog/hide-and-seek/201212/is-suicide-more-common-christmas-time
Snopes – Christmas Suicides: https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/unhappy-holidays/
Suicidal Ideation: 19 Words to Watch out For: https://www.psychologytoday.com/au/blog/lifetime-connections/201806/suicidal-ideation-19-words-watch-out
I appreciate the resources you visibly leave at the end of every episode. Most podcasts, if any at all, do not have the same level of integrity and respect you have for your listeners and the organizations that they can go to. Thank you.
Slow clap…
Now a corridor of high school students stomping and hollering.
Great show. Again.
Thanks Jess. I figure if I’m going to claim we’re all a sum of the stories we’re told, it makes sense to be transparent about the stories that are influencing me. I’m glad to hear someone takes the times to check out some of the links!