222: Negotiating Past Suicide and The Power of Sharing Your Story

In the darkest moments, when life feels like a battle too overwhelming to face, the power of sharing your story can become a lifeline. "Negotiating Past Suicide and The Power of Sharing Your Story" delves into the transformative journey of moving beyond despair, finding hope in the most unexpected places, and discovering the healing that comes from opening up.   In this episode, Cindy Watson sits down with Beverley Brewer, a Canadian author, educator, and former community college instructor with a passion for life skills teaching and group facilitation. Beverley, who spent 36 years supporting adult students and teaching at Seneca College, has dedicated her retirement to writing, authoring both a psychological novel and a memoir. Today, Beverley opens up about a deeply personal journey—negotiating past suicide and the transformative power of sharing one's story. Drawing from her extensive background in education and her own experiences, Beverley shares insights on how storytelling can be a profound tool for healing and connection. Join us for a heartfelt conversation that explores the challenges of navigating such difficult topics and the strength found in community and friendship.   In this episode, you will discover:   Where to get help if you're or a loveone is struggling. Tips for people who may be struggling or know someone who's struggling. Mindset and Toxic positivity How to negotiate with yourself in dealing with the hard parts Finding the right people to help you get through How to negotiate with your loveone who is struggling, and how it would affect your relationship. Negotiating with grief. the role emotion play in the negotiation And many more!   Learn more about Beverly:   Website: https://beverley-brewer.ca/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bevbrewer1   Her book: https://www.amazon.ca/Dance-into-Light-Beverley-Brewer/dp/1927882834   Mental Health Services:   The suicide crisis help line https://www.canada.ca/en/services/health/stay-connected/healthy-canadians-podcast/list/988-part-one-about-canadas-suicide-crisis-helpline.html Distress lines   When in need of someone to talk to. Operated by various agencies. Open 24 hours a day (unless otherwise indicated):   9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline: Call or text 9-8-8  Toronto Distress Centres: 416 408-4357 or 408-HELP Gerstein Centre: 416 929-5200 Spectra Helpline: 416 920-0497 or 905 459-7777 for Brampton and Mississauga residents TTY: 905 278-4890; Languages: English, Punjabi, Hindi, Urdu, Spanish, Portuguese Assaulted Women's Helpline: 416 863-0511; Toll-free: 1 866 863-0511 Kids Help Phone: 1 800 668-6868; Languages: English and French Community Crisis Line Scarborough and Rouge Hospital: 416 495-2891 for 24/7 telephone crisis support.  Service borders: south to the lake, north to Steeles Avenue, east to Port Union Road, and west to Victoria Park Durham Crisis and Mental Health Line: 905 666-0483 Distress Centre Halton: For Residents of the Halton Region (Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton, and Oakville). Oakville: 905-849-4541; Burlington: 905-681- 1488; Milton/Halton Hills: 905-877-1211   North Muskoka https://www.nsmhealthline.ca/listServicesDetailed.aspx?id=10110 If you're looking to up-level your negotiation skills, I have everything from online to group to my signature one-on-one mastermind & VIP experiences available to help you better leverage your innate power to get more of what you want and deserve in life.   Check out our website at www.artoffemininenegotiation.com if that sounds interesting to you. Get Cindy's book here:   Amazon   https://www.amazon.com/Art-Feminine-Negotiation-Boardroom-Bedroom-ebook/dp/B0B8KPCYZP?inf_contact_key=94d07c699eea186d2adfbddfef6fb9e2&inf_contact_key=013613337189d4d12be8d2bca3c26821680f8914173f9191b1c0223e68310bb1 EBook   https://www.amazon.com/Art-Feminine-Negotiation-Boardroom-Bedroom-ebook/dp/B0B8KPCYZP?inf_contact_key=94d07c699eea186d2adfbddfef6fb9e2&inf_contact_key=013613337189d4d12be8d2bca3c26821680f8914173f9191b1c0223e68310bb1 Barnes and Noble   https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-art-of-feminine-negotiation-cindy-watson/1141499614?ean=9781631959776 CONNECT WITH CINDY:   Website: www.womenonpurpose.ca Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/womenonpurposecommunity/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womenonpurposecoaching/ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/thecindywatson Show: https://www.womenonpurpose.ca/media/podcast-2/ Twitter:  https://twitter.com/womenonpurpose1 YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@hersuasion Email:  [email protected]