Coming Forward

Topics and themes discussed: having the strength to seek help, taking responsibility, self pity, negative thinking, low self esteem, unable to love self, the importance of support groups, learning to cope, goal setting.  -- Thank you to this courageous presenter. Commending you for creating your own topics outside of ASCA and my suggestions. Thank you for making this episode truly your own. Thank you sharing your process. Thank you for your honesty and vulnerability in speaking about bullying, addiction and suicide. In awe of your courage - you are an inspiration. Thank you for pointing out the importance of self-love, presence and support. I hope you are proud. -- Resources: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Call 1-800-273-8255 (Available 24 hours everyday) Online chat: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat/ -- Affordable, sliding-scale therapy options in Brooklyn and Manhattan:  Brooklyn: Brooklyn Center for Psychotherapy & New Directions, The Jewish Board, Kings County Hospital Cen