026 Katie Williams - a 17yr old journal after losing her brother to suicide

Suicide, mental illness, and depression are topics no one wants to really talk about unless a celebrity makes the news. Irma talks to friend and author Katie Williams who wrote A Journey of the Heart - a 17-yr olds Journal After Losing her Brother to Suicide. "These private, raw, and unedited pages of her journal are a companion for anyone who has been impacted by suicide. This book shows them they are not alone and there is hope."Katie talks about... - her brother Gabe- warning signs she missed as a teen- how friends and strangers contributed to her journal- how writing helped her heal- how her parents and siblings reacted to the book- how her story has helped others- how to reach teens- warning signs, prevention and how to get help- her conversation with Oprah Winfrey. Yes, Oprah! If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts - please call someone. A friend, a family member, your church - anyone! REMEMBER - YOU ARE LOVED AND VALUED MORE THAN YOU KNOW. Call 1800-273-8255Katie's website and book - https://journeyoftheheartbook.com/https://www.amazon.com/Journey-Heart-Seventeen-Journal-Brother/dp/0976125404National Suicide Prevention Lifeline https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/