Paul Gilmartin
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#354 Surviving Suicide - Kelechi Ubozoh
#354 Surviving Suicide - Kelechi Ubozoh
#354 Surviving Suicide - Kelechi Ubozoh
Friday 27th October 2017
Kelechi Ubozoh discusses surviving suicide, embracing authenticity, and mental health advocacy with Paul Gilmartin on 'Mental Illness Happy Hour'.
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Get the buttons here!Kelechi Ubozoh on Surviving Suicide and Embracing Authenticity
If someone actually trusts you enough to tell you that they're thinking about harming themselves, it's a gift, and I know it's a dark gift, but it's a gift because they're saying like I'm going to tell you something that could really put.
What does it take to turn your life around after years of feeling lost and suicidal? In this moving episode of 'Mental Illness Happy Hour', host Paul Gilmartin sits down with Kelechi Ubozoh, a 32-year-old poet and mental health advocate. Kelechi opens up about her emotional journey, from battling depression and disconnection to finding hope and healing.
As the daughter of a Nigerian immigrant father and a Brooklyn mother, she shares the pressures of living up to the 'perfect' image and how it led her to multiple suicide attempts. Kelechi's story is not just about her struggles; it's also about the importance of being genuine and reaching out for support. She discusses how loved ones can offer help to those contemplating suicide and emphasizes the need for open conversations about mental health.
Her relationship with her mother, a doctor, highlights that even those in helping professions can learn new ways to support their loved ones. Throughout the episode, Kelechi and Paul explore the challenges faced by black women in America, the impact of family secrets, and strategies to combat negative self-talk. This episode is a heartfelt testament to the power of authenticity and the importance of mental health advocacy.
Whether you've faced similar struggles or want to support someone who has, Kelechi's story offers invaluable insights and hope.