A Mother's Hope After Suicide Loss with Leslie Weirich

Humankindness at Work by Jennifer Clark

Episode notes

⚠️ Content Warning: This episode discusses suicide.

Suicide prevention advocate Leslie Weirich shares the heartbreaking story of losing her 20-year-old son, Austin, and how she turned unimaginable grief into a mission to save lives.

When Leslie’s doorbell rang at 2:30am on World Suicide Prevention Day, her life changed forever. In this deeply moving episode, Leslie shares:

🎓 Why even the brightest, highest-achieving teens can silently struggle

🚩 The quiet warning signs parents and loved ones sometimes miss

🧠 How brain development shapes impulse control in young adults

💔 How unhealthy relationships can intensify mental health challenges

📱 The 3–3 Challenge: Three People. Three Places. A simple practice that saves lives

🛟 How QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) empowers everyday people to st ... 

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