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EP06: The Summer I Almost Didn't Survive: My Story of Depression, Suicide, and a Second Chance at Life
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In this deeply personal episode of The Thoughtful Advocate, host Elizabeth Teo shares the raw and emotional story of the summer she almost didn’t survive. For the first time, she opens up on camera about her struggle with depression, emotional suppression growing up in a Chinese immigrant household, and her experience with suicidal ideation in the summer after high school.
Elizabeth candidly discusses the cultural stigma around mental health in Asian communities, the pressure to be emotionally silent, and the lasting effects of intergenerational trauma. She also highlights her second chance at life, the brave decision her mother made to leave a toxic marriage, and how asking for help began her healing journey.
⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode contains sensitive topics including suicide, depression, and family trauma.
If you're not in a space to hear this right now, please take care of yourself and return when you're ready. You’re not alone.
🎧 Topics covered:
Emotional repression in Asian households
Surviving suicidal thoughts and depression
First-generation immigrant family dynamics
The moment everything came crashing down
Healing through storytelling, community, and therapy
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