Child Suicide: A Father Turns Heartbreak Into PurposeChild Suicide: A Father Turns Heartbreak Into Purpose
Escaping Rock Bottom
A father turns the tragedy of losing his child to suicide into a mission to raise awareness about mental illness and find hope.
37:53•24 Jan 2021
From Heartbreak to Hope: A Father's Mission Against Child Suicide
“It's been such a blessing to turn something so dark into something that's so beneficial to other people. And it's brought me a lot of satisfaction and joy, which is, you know, something that I didn't think was possible after Britt passed away.”
Imagine the unimaginable: losing a child to suicide. For Roy, this nightmare became a reality when his daughter, battling mental illness, took her own life. In this deeply moving episode of 'Escaping Rock Bottom', host Brandon Lee sits down with Roy to discuss his journey from despair to purpose. Roy opens up about the harrowing experience of losing his daughter and the profound impact it had on his family.
He doesn't shy away from the difficult conversations about mental illness and the importance of accepting a diagnosis. Through his work with Sabino Recovery in Tucson, Roy has channeled his grief into a mission to raise awareness about child suicide and mental health. He shares how listening and understanding can make a difference, and how leadership in recovery can transform loss into hope. This episode is a heartfelt exploration of turning personal tragedy into a beacon of hope for others.
It's a must-listen for anyone affected by loss or supporting loved ones through addiction and trauma.
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