In this minisode, Lex reflects on how everything feels like it's hitting all at once. A lot of feelings come to the surface including anger, fear, and feeling overwhelmed as they process returning from time off, handling peak season, and physical health in addition to mental health difficulties.

If you or someone you know is having suicidal thoughts, please get help immediately. The resources below are for listeners in the US.

• 😭⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Suicide Prevention Hotline⁠⁠⁠: 988 or 1-800-273-8255, call or text
• 😭⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Crisis Text Line⁠⁠⁠: Text HOME to 741741
• 😭⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NAMI National Warmlines⁠⁠⁠ (text lines and phone lines; not for crisis)
• 😭⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RAINN Sexual Assault Hotline⁠⁠⁠: 800-656-4673 (HOPE)
• 😭 LBTQIA+ Support:⁠⁠⁠ The Trevor Project⁠⁠⁠
• 😭 ⁠⁠⁠Resources for Undocumented Immigrants and Families⁠⁠⁠
• 😭 ⁠⁠⁠Mental Health Resources for Black communities⁠⁠⁠
• 😭 ⁠⁠⁠Inclusive Therapists⁠⁠⁠
• 😭 ⁠⁠⁠Resources for Gun Safety⁠⁠⁠
• 😭 ⁠⁠⁠Resources for Reproductive Rights⁠⁠⁠
• 😭 ⁠⁠⁠National Eating Disorders Association resources⁠⁠⁠, text NEDA to 741741 for crisis help. Hours for phone and text lines at link

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