In this deeply personal episode of Leave the Light On, Tammy Flake sits down with Brooke Quinn, a registered nurse and mother, who shares a story of unimaginable loss—and the strength it has taken to keep moving forward.

Brooke experienced suicide loss first as a teenager when her best friend, died after struggling with bullying and mental health challenges. Years later, Brooke lost her husband, to suicide while she was pregnant with their daughter.

But Brooke’s story raises another difficult and increasingly important question: What happens when someone in crisis turns to artificial intelligence instead of a person?

Brooke discovered conversations between her husband and AI that had become increasingly harsh, including discussions surrounding his mental health and suicidal thoughts. Her experience has left her questioning how AI should respond when someone is clearly in crisis—and why human connection, professional help, family, and trusted friends remain so important.

Brooke also opens up about pregnancy, grief, therapy, parenting after loss, emotional numbness, guilt, and the complicated reality of grieving someone who died by suicide.

Her message is simple but powerful: you don't have to carry this alone.

Grief isn't a straight line. Healing isn't either. But there can still be hope.

If you or someone you know is struggling, reach out to a trusted person or a qualified mental-health professional. In the United States, you can also call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

This is Brooke's story. Her experience. Her truth.

And maybe, by hearing it, someone else will know they're not alone.

Leave the Light On with Tammy Flake — a podcast about healing, hope, and the unseen battles people carry every day.