In this episode of The Wednesday Waffle, hosts Madison and Crystal, along with their guest Lacy, explore a variety of topics ranging from personal updates and weekly recaps to deeper discussions on grief, mental health, and the stigma surrounding suicide. The conversation delves into the complexities of mental health, exploring themes of chronic depression and suicide, the importance of support systems, and the impact of childhood experiences on adult mental health. Share personal stories of grief, survivor's guilt, and the necessity of community in healing, they emphasize the power of empathy and understanding in mental health conversations, advocating for open discussions about feelings and the importance of checking in on loved ones.

Lacy’s Art Page: ⁠@VXCPhotography13⁠

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Interested in Internal Family Systems (IFS) work? Start investigating here -> ⁠⁠IFS Website⁠⁠

Helplines for support:

988 - call or text

800-604-5841 - call, Call BlackLine (for BIPOC folxs)

1-866-783-2645 - call, Su Familia (National Hispanic Family Health Helpline)

8770565-8860 - Trans Lifeline

888-843-4564 - call, LBGT National Hotline

678678 - text, TrevorLifeline (for LGBTQ+ young adults)

866-488-7386 - call, TrevorLifeline (for LGBTQ+ young adults)

1-833-852-6262 - call, National Maternal Mental Health Hotline

838255 - text, Veterans Crisis Line

839863 - text, YouthLine

44357 - text, Safe Place TXT 4 HELP (for youth)

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