In this deeply moving episode, hosts Jeselle and Sela sit down with Colleen for an honest conversation about grief, addiction, trauma, mental health, and what it takes to keep going when life feels unbearable.

Colleen opens up about her experience with binge drinking and the deeper pain that fueled self-destructive behaviors. Her life was forever changed by the devastating loss of her husband to suicide, forcing her to navigate a kind of grief that affected every part of her emotional world. Through that darkness, she began to understand the powerful connection between unresolved trauma, addiction, grief, and mental health.

Together, Jeselle, Sela, and Colleen explore why awareness matters—but also why awareness alone isn't enough. Having people who are willing to listen, creating supportive communities, reaching out during our darkest moments, and recognizing when someone may be struggling can make a life-changing difference.

Colleen's story is ultimately one of resilience, connection, and finding meaning after unimaginable loss. She reminds us that healing isn't about erasing what happened or reaching some perfect finish line. It's about learning to carry our experiences differently, extending compassion to ourselves, and allowing others to walk beside us.

This conversation also highlights the power of sharing the stories we may be afraid to tell. Because when one person has the courage to speak about addiction, suicide, grief, or trauma, someone listening may finally realize:

They aren't the only one struggling—and asking for help can be the beginning of something different.

Powerful takeaway: Even in tragedy, healing and purpose can emerge—and sometimes sharing your story becomes part of someone else's reason to keep going.

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