S2 | E6: The Last Person You Would Expect. I Want to Share with You What's Been Coming Up for Me About tWitch's Death

I hope this tragedy can bring us closer. My heart is still heavy and distraught over the news that Stephen 'tWitch' Boss died from suicide.He appeared to be one of the most positive, happiest, fulfilled people in this world. His smile and light was radiant and infectious. He was inspiring with his talent and with his accomplishments. tWitch was admired by millions for dazzling us with his dance skills on So You Think You Can Dance, and then infecting us all with his energy on the Ellen DeGeneres show as DJ and Co-executive Producer. Two other people have come across my feed this year who also seemed like the last people in the world to commit suicide: Cheslie Krysta and Neena Pacholke. In reading Cheslie and Neena's story, I got the sense that they too lit up their world with their personality, talent, and beauty. All three of their stories have brought up so much sadness and confusion inside of me, and it may be bringing up a lot for you too.We do not have to know people personally to be impacted by their life or their death. Maybe it's bringing up memories of a breaking point or near breaking point in your own life. Maybe you too have struggled in silence or are struggling in silence right now, which is why I wanted to talk about this today. Perhaps, like me, you're having a hard time processing how someone so accomplished and "had it all" could end their story this way.Perhaps you too have felt the weight and heaviness that can come with being a high-achiever. Or maybe you could just really use some honesty, vulnerability, and encouragement right now to remind you of the truth that lives inside of you.So I wanted to connect, and share three things that are coming up the most for me since the news of Cheslie's passing, to be honest. Neena's and now tWitch's have only reinforced by desire and urgency to talk about them.And I want us to stay connected. We need each other. We are wired to need each other.My Instagram is @charlsey_childers. You are loved! So loved for who you are!And, if you are in tremendous pain right now or know someone is, PLEASE use a lifeline for support to help you through this pain. Trained volunteers are standing by to help you, and they want to help you. Call the National Suicide Hotline, which is 988 in the US. Or, test HOME to 741-741 for the Crisis Text Line.Thank you for being human with me and listening to this episode! I love you!Support the showLove what you heard? Share your thoughts with me! DM me on IG or shoot me an email at [email protected]. Don't forget, you can also leave a review right here to let me know what resonated with you the most. Looking forward to hearing from you!Talk soon,CharlseyCONNECT WITH ME:Instagram: @charlseychildersYouTube: @charlseychildersWebsite: www.charlseychilders.comDid something in particular resonate with you? Would love to hear it! Just leave a review right here and I'll be sure to get back to you.Talk soon,Charlsey