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A Mom and Son Walk Through Suicidal Ideation Together | Sarah and Truman Wells

A Mom and Son Walk Through Suicidal Ideation Together | Sarah and Truman Wells

Update: 2025-11-18

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This interview is with Sarah and Truman Wells, a mom and son who walked through a time of suicidal ideation together, and are now sharing their story together for the first time to help shed light on the real mental health issues that teens and parents are facing.

Axis Resources:

Parent Guide to Suicide & Self-Harm Prevention

How To Talk About Mental Health With Your Teen

A Parent's Guide to Teen Emotion

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A Mom and Son Walk Through Suicidal Ideation Together | Sarah and Truman Wells

A Mom and Son Walk Through Suicidal Ideation Together | Sarah and Truman Wells