This week on Ghosted, Vanesa Scott joins me to share the story of losing her mom to suicide while raising her two young daughters.

We talk about what it’s like to navigate the unimaginable loss of a parent while trying to show up for your own children, finding meaningful ways to keep her mom’s memory alive, and the unique grief that comes with suicide loss. Vanesa opens up about the stigma surrounding suicide, how conversations around mental health were often avoided in her Filipino family, and why she’s committed to helping change that by encouraging more open, honest conversations.

Like Ghosted, Vanesa began sharing her story online in the hope that speaking openly about grief and mental health could help someone else feel less alone. She encourages anyone who is struggling to reach out for help, and reminds those who have lost some ...