Episode Snapshot:  In week 2, we get the opportunity to speak with Irina Bogomolova where she shares her love for the stage & describes how much sharing her story has helped to change her life forever; being whole through art.

Check out Irina's Blog "Wandering the Crevices of My Mind" now

Intro song by Logic - 1-800-273-8255 ft. Alessia Cara & Khalid  

Episode Notes:

Anthony talks about his children graduating 6th & 8th grade
Irina talks about why she decided to record her (spoken word)
Talked deeper about the “power of language”
Shared what it can mean to share your story
Talked about how society can stifle creativity
Talked about how the public school system isn’t always supportive of the arts
How expressing yourself in an artistic way can be so beneficial to supporting mental health
Irina gets personal & shares some poetry with us; amazing!
 
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We want to help those who are suffering from addiction and mental health disorders by providing you some of the best know resources mentioned in this week’s episode and listed below.

If this is an emergency or if you are worried that you or someone you know may be at risk for suicide, please call your local authorities (911).

 OTHER RESOURCES MENTIONED

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – Call 1-800-273-8255
Crisis Textline - available 24 hours a day every day, throughout the US by texting 741741
#BeThe1To – You can do something to prevent suicide. #BeThe1To save a life. Download the toolkit (HERE)
Also, check out all the resources mentioned by visiting Rise Together’s “FIND HELP” section at www.weallrisetogether.org

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Episode Call to Action:

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