In "Lisa Kesler-Peters Journey of Hope: Part Two," Lisa delves deeper into her inspiring story of overcoming adversity. This episode focuses not just on her struggles with mental health and incarceration, but also on her remarkable journey towards healing and hope. She shares insights from her books "Why I Tried to Die" and "How I Learned to Hide," emphasizing the themes of resilience and forgiveness. Her narrative is interwoven with uplifting messages about the power of self-awareness and the transformative impact of life's challenges. Lisa's story serves as a beacon of hope, illustrating how ..read more

In this week's moving episode of "Surviving Loss, our Journey of Hope," host Milton Dennis welcomes Lisa Kessler-Peters, a two-time published author and a beacon of resilience. The episode honors Lisa's late brother, Ian Christopher Radford, a gentle soul lost too soon at 19 due to unresolved mental health issues and trauma. Lisa opens up about her harrowing childhood, marked by her first suicide attempt at age nine amidst a backdrop of familial neglect and abuse. Despite excelling academically, she grapples with mental health challenges, self-harm, and substance abuse, reflecting a stark cont ..read more

**Trigger Warning** This piece discusses suicide and suicidal ideation, and some people might find it disturbing. If you or someone you know is suicidal, please, contact your physician, go to your local ER, or call the suicide prevention hotline in your country. For the United States call or text the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988. This podcast is lovingly dedicated to individuals grappling with substance abuse, mental health challenges, and thoughts of suicide. Through this series, Matt candidly recounts his own struggles with addiction and how it steered him towards a harrowing ..read more

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Milton sits down with Robin Goudy in part one of two parts to Episode 3. Robin survived the loss of her son, Evan, who passed away at the age of 22 to suicide. In Part One, she discusses her journey since losing him. Content Warning: This episode contains discussions of suicide, which may be triggering or upsetting for some listeners. Please take care while listening, and reach out to a trusted friend, family member, or mental health professional if you need support. Remember, you are not alone, and there is help available. This podcast is dedicated to Evan Andrew Ritter. Entrance: December ..read more