In this special World Suicide Prevention Day episode of Waste Not Want Not, I sit down with my friend Michael Finlay, who courageously shares his lived experience of a dark and oppressive time of overwhelming depression and anxiety - a journey he describes as “to hell and back.”
Michael opens his heart to reveal the struggles that can lead someone to consider ending their life, offering much-needed insight into a solution that lives within us all - the often forgotten human art of compassion, attentive listening, and genuine connection. This deeply honest and heartwarming conversation breaks down stigma, sparks hope, and reminds us that every life matters; and that by opening our minds and hearts to these difficult conversations, we can learn to pause, listen, and truly see one another - not rush to fix or control with answers, but create space where people feel seen and heard because every person has value and deserves unconditional love.
Michael Finlay can be contacted on his email: mike.finlay.phoenix@gmail.com
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