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: <ul>
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If you feel unsafe right now, text or call 988 or use the chat function at <a href="https://988lifeline.org/chat/?_ga=2.37400232.986946458.1660930679-1920325642.1658239932">988lifeline.org</a>
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If you need help figuring out HOW to tell someone that you’re having suicidal thoughts, <a href="https://screening.mhanational.org/content/how-can-i-tell-someone-im-suicidal/">here are some prompts.</a> 
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If you suspect someone in your life is having suicidal thoughts, <a href="https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/suicide/in-depth/suicide/art-20044707">here are some questions you can ask them</a>. 
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Read the CDC’s<a href="https://www.cdc.gov/suicide/pdf/preventionresource.pdf"> Suicide Prevention Resource for Action.</a>
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If you’re struggling with depression, <a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/therapy-in-mind/201110/5-powerful-antidotes-depression">know some of the tools</a> that can help lift you out of a hard time. 
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