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Dec 2023
1h 18m

I Took My Own Life

Devorah Roloff
About this episode
Bri describes her experience of deciding to take her own life and the aftermath that followed. If you or someone you know is struggling emotionally or having a hard time, you can be the difference in getting them the help they need. It’s important to take care of yourself and/or others when you are supporting someone through a difficult time, as this may st ... Show More
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