In this episode, we have a special testimony from Kat Badger, the founder of Stop the Stigma Indiana's Facebook group, and mother of Alyssa Goddard, ForEver 26, born 10/14/1997 and died by suicide 08/09/2024. Kat’s testimony is also Alyssa’s story, both struggled with suicidal ideation, and adverse childhood experiences. But Kat is determined to fight back against stigma, stigma against suicide and mental health, and stigma against one's self. “I knew the stigma other people had on me, because I had to wear so many maska so nobody could see my depression and stuff. But, I didn’t see me showing stigma; especially with my child….So now I’m out there to fight that stigma, to fight those words that you don’t really think are a big deal. They’re a big deal to someone who’s suffering. And that’s what I’m trying tolearn about now. And I still have my days when I do, but we’re human. So, yeah.”

If you are in crisis or know someone who is please reach out to the 988 crisis lifeline, the 1-800-273-8255 National Suicide crisis hotline, 1-800-662-4357 SAMHSA hotline or 741-741 text to talk... but be sure to reach out!

Stop the Stigma Indiana Facebook group:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/977907983870084

Soul Unveiled on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/soulunveileduk

Just More Than ... Survivors of Suicide Kansas City #Facebook Group Link:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/657722746348575/

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