Introduction - Ep 1

In this inaugural episode, meet 17yo Joey and his mom Beth as they explain the premise of this podcast and share their background. =============== 💌 Sign up for our Safe Home Families email list: http://eepurl.com/hVIAVX =============== Safe Home is created by Joseph Nakao and his moms Beth Syverson and Jan Mabie Music written and performed by Joseph Nakao Cover art by Joseph Nakao, photo by Beth Syverson, with design help from Nina Smith Email questions or comments to Safe Home at [email protected] Find us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube Support Safe Home on Patreon RESOURCES: Here are some resources for teens and others who are struggling right now: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: call 800-273-8255 - 24/7 Lifeline Chat: https://Suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat - 24/7 Teen Line: call 310-855-HOPE 6-10pm PST Or text TEEN to 839863 Talk to other trained teens Youthline: call 877-968-8491 4-10pm PST Or text Teen2Teen to 839863. Need2Text: text TALK to 38255 24/7 And here are some resources for therapy, coaching, and counseling: Find a Tele-Therapist: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/online-counseling Miguel Rosell - Guided Core Integration: https://miguelrosell.com/ Heather Ross - Life Coaching for Parents of Addicted Teens: https://heatherrosscoaching.com/ T Time Stamps: 1:58 Joey’s introduction 4:51 Beth’s introduction 9:22 What’s next for Safe Home? 10:20 Joey’s song “Worth It” "Worth It" by Joseph Nakao LYRICS: Looking down staring at the street Never look up at hope, when I mope When I took the time to think I geeked Never losing sight that I might end it all tonight In spite the love I feel tonight Shame in my eyes After the fact I tried No one understands my pain Feeling all alone inside Might as well suicide Nothing feels alright feels alright Doing all the drugs to numb out Speaking in tongues to nod out Is it worth it Is it worth it Can I come out of this pain manifesting inside me Someone come find me Someone came and found me Out of this ditch I found me Family and friends stood by me Now I see the light inside me Thank God for the light Now I never feel the fright Looking down staring at the street Never look up at hope, when I mope When I took the time to think I geeked Never losing sight that I might end it all tonight In spite the love I feel tonight Shame in my eyes After the fact I tried No one understands my pain Feeling all alone inside Might as well suicide Nothing feels alright feels alright