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Mar 2023
58m 44s

Death Be Not Proud

Sven Erlandson
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http://988lifeline.org  for a 24/7 free and confidential suicide and crisis lifeline.
http://thehotline.org  for The National Domestic Violence Hotline.

The threat of suicide links Sven's two guests in this dramatic episode. Kim feels she has lost just about everything--including the child she raised--and finds that others are dismissive of her cries for help. Lisa's brother has bullied her throughout her life, but their parents have supported him because they fear his suicide. Sven poses the question: Who's more at fault, one who abuses, or one who lets it happen? Experience the revelations and the hopefulness as Sven guides his guests through facing their heartbreaking traumas in this ultimately uplifting episode. Explicit content.

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