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You’ll never know where our conversations will go… because frankly, I DON’T EVEN KNOW… And that’s the beauty of it!

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This podcast serves as the spearhead for this transformative movement, and I’ve already taken the first step by establishing my Discord community, “The STRUGGLE Bus.” This space is intended for open dialogue, support, and connection as we all work together to navigate our mental health journeys.

We ALL have struggles and something valuable to share in the conversation!

I’m just a lovable dumbass creating a safe space where it’s perfectly acceptable to laugh morbidly at the absurdities of living with mental illness while embracing vulnerability and authenticity.

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Beat The Mental Health Out Of It!

“Why Does YOUR Suicide Make YOU A Burden?”

February 24, 2025 • Nicholas Wichman • Season 1 • Episode 7

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode discusses the topic of “suicide” in great detail, including a very graphic description of one occurrence, among other painful stories, often accompanied by dark humor.

Welcome to “Beat The Mental Health Out Of It!” with your hosts, The DEFECTIVE Schizoaffective and IndyPocket!

The show where we have candid, unscripted discussions about everything related to mental health with a twist of humor and no-holds-barred!

In this episode, we talk in painful detail about all things “UNALIVING” such as:

- Nick’s THREE suicide attempts (two almost fatal)

- The tragic story of when Nick was 16 years old, he found his dead grandmother in her home after she had taken her own life and the life-long devastation this has on him and his family

- A very unique and rare perspective of BOTH the pain that survivors feel when their loved one commits suicide and the pain someone is in when they attempt such a horrific act… and why both sides are completely valid

- Being “Passively Suicidal” and how to fight those demons, even when it seems impossible

BUT MOST IMPORTANTLY…

“You are not a burden while you are alive; the burden only comes after you take your life!”

The goal is not to romanticize or glorify thoughts of suicide but to starkly illustrate the painful reality that this choice resonates far beyond the individual, leaving a cascade of grief and confusion in its wake.

Thank you so much for watching and please remember:

You are MORE VALUABLE than any objects, money or material items and you DESERVE to be here… to be loved… to be happy… and to be HEARD!

YOU ARE NOT A BURDEN!

Always ask for help BEFORE you do anything to hurt yourself!

People are always ready to help others who feel that they don’t belong here anymore.

THE WORLD IS A BETTER PLACE WITH YOU IN IT!

Now… Let’s “Beat The Mental FUCK Out Of Suicide!” y’all!

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