When Claire was a teenager, she held a lot of big, difficult feelings, and for a while, she saw only one solution for them. Though Claire decides to not act on those feelings, her story gets shared anonymously online — and continues to appear when she needs it most.

Note: This episode is about suicide. If you are or someone you know is experiencing thoughts of suicide, there are free resources available to you:

• Text HOME to 741-741 for a free, confidential conversation with a trained counselor any time of day.


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  If you feel unsafe right now, text or call 988 or use the chat function at 988lifeline.org
  


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  If you need help figuring out HOW to tell someone that you’re having suicidal thoughts, here are some prompts.
  


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  If you suspect someone in your life is having suicidal thoughts, here are some questions you can ask them.
  


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  Read the CDC’s Suicide Prevention Resource for Action.
  


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  If you’re struggling with depression, know some of the tools that can help lift you out of a hard time.
  

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Terrible, Thanks for Asking tells the real stories of real people who have lived through the terrible things in life. TTFA Anthologies are a curated collection of some of our best stories; released in seasons that focus on a specific topic. You can find our entire episode catalog ad-free on Apple+ or Patreon.

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