387 | Myths + Misunderstandings around Suicide
September is National Suicide Prevention Month. It’s a month to remember those we have lost to suicide and acknowledge the countless people who have been [...]
Marisol
I was born in a poor, improvised country in Nicaragua. The eight years I was there were full of some great things but mostly a [...]
Krystal
Growing up, my childhood was anything but a fairy tale. I was a victim of child sex trafficking and satanic ritual abuse. I learned that [...]
Olivia
For as long as I can remember, I have lived in a multitude of worlds. Yet, in every space, I was always the one that [...]
Sarah
My whole world was pulled out from under me when I was placed into foster care. The family treated me well, but I kept wondering [...]
Kaylie
I grew up in a God-honoring and loving family. I attended private schools for most of my life. While I was attending Bible College, I [...]
Brooke
My parents divorced when I was young, so I lived with my mom growing up. I would hang out with friends who weren't the best [...]
Ways to Support Someone Thinking About Suicide
Do you have someone in your life who is struggling to continue going, who is ready for the pain to end, who sees no way out, or who has openly contemplated [...]
326 | Best of MercyTalk – Helping Someone with Suicidal Thoughts
On this special episode of Mercy Talk, we revisit a conversation with 2015 Mercy graduate Ashley as she shares her story of multiple suicide attempts [...]
280 | Aftermath of Suicide
In this follow up conversation on the topic of suicide, we dive into the sobering reality that mental health issues and suicidal struggles are no [...]
279 | Helping Someone with Suicidal Thoughts
On this special episode of MercyTalk, we sit down with 2015 Mercy graduate Ashley as she shares her story of multiple suicide attempts and her [...]
Giving Yourself Permission to Handle the Suicide of a Loved One in a Healthy Way
September 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day. Our heart goes out to those who have lost a loved one from suicide. In today's blog, professional [...]