i'm afraid to turn 25

turning 25 means outliving Regis, my best friend and ex-partner, who died at 24—and that comes with a weight I can’t ignore. surpassing his age feels like both a privilege and a burden, as grief weaves guilt into a milestone that should be joyful. how do you celebrate a birthday when your heart is heavy? how do you make sense of outliving someone you loved so deeply? I explore the tangled emotions of grief, guilt, growth, and the questions these emotions bring. *************************************************************** Find Madison 🖤 Main Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Maadthreads Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maadthreads/ https://www.instagram.com/andalsopod/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7u5WJfJE4f8ZxWKalFdbe2?si=df09bef0a013449b Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/and-also/id1719653908 Email Inquiries: [email protected] ***************************************************************** Find Brittany Demarco-Furman 🤍 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buriedinconversation/ Glenville Funeral Home: https://www.glenvillefuneralhome.com ***************************************************************** CONNECT WITH SHEA OF ROOTED WITHIN: IG: https://www.instagram.com/rootedwithshea/ Website: https://www.rootedwithshea.com ***************************************************************** Resources: If you are struggling with suicide loss or ideation, visit https://samaritansnyc.org/coping-with-suicide-loss/ For more information about Schizophrenia and ways you can get involved/donate: https://sczaction.org Diagnosed with Schizophrenia & not sure what to do next?: https://sczaction.org/diagnosed-person-resources/