She Knew She Wouldn't Make It To Twenty

In this episode of Those Left Behind, Gayle sits down with one of her own family members, Rose, who lost her daughter Maya to suicide. It's unimaginable that this has happened twice in her family, but it's not as uncommon as you might think.  This is not a neat conversation. It’s the real version. Maya had a big personality: sharp, funny, gorgeous, smart, complicated, hypersensitive, and wired for justice. But she used to say, even when she was young, that she wasn’t going to grow up. That she was “done.” This episode will help you to see through Rose's lens what this kind of loss can do to your mind, your body, and your self-worth.  You'll also learn what can happen to a family after and the ripple effect that hits everyone, and the quiet truth that life keeps demanding you show up anyway. Rose loved being a mom, but she doesn't feel like she's a mom anymore.   Rose recommends: https://www.theleftoverpieces.com/podcasts/the-leftover-pieces-suicide-loss-conversations-2   If you are in immediate danger or need crisis support, please call 988 or your local emergency number.   End of episode song: Angels By My Side by Lunar Years, licensed on Bensound Certificate # 2245544 Connect with us on Instagram @thoseleftbehindpodcast