James Howard’s younger life was dominated by trauma and substance abuse, but today he lives stronger with faith and music as his guides.

In childhood, Amanda the constant fear of neglect and need, how Amanda moved through her upbringing and re-parented herself.

Australian Zoe Judd writes with vivid brilliance about her recovery from self-harm behaviors.

When bipolar actor Chris Russell was experiencing suicidal ideation, he called the Lifeline; this is what he learned.

Growing up, Natalie struggled with her father's alcoholism and manipulation, how Natalie worked through her relationship through therapy and writing.

Overcoming an addiction to self-hatred has been a life’s work for Harris Pike, in addition to managing anxiety, depression, ocd, and psychosis.

Kaci Curtis’s anxiety and panic manifested in obsessive worries and fears. Find out about how this young mother battles her brain every day.

Canadian singer-songwriter Skylar Bouchard has long struggled with addiction and self-harm, and his essay is a hopeful ballad to recovery.

Suicide loss is different than any other kind of loss, which Indian writer Raashi Thakran beautifully describes in her essay about her brother.

Dear Mom, I Want to Kill Myself is a heartbreaking and, ultimately, hopeful essay about overcoming suicidal thoughts and helping family members heal and grow.