From a young age, Chely Wright knew two things to be true: she was destined to be a country music star, and she was gay. But for many, many years she thought she could only publicly be one of those, and it nearly killed her. Her candid conversation with Billy is about the connections between f*cking up, acceptance, and survival. If you or someone you know needs help, it’s available 24/7:
- Dial 911 in an emergency
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- Contact the Crisis Text Line 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, by texting HELLO to 741741.
- SAMHSA’s National Helpline, 1–800–662-HELP (4357) (also known as the Treatment Referral Routing Service), or TTY: 1–800–487–4889 is a confidential, free information service for referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations.
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