*TRIGGER WARNING* - Discussion of Substance Abuse and Suicide.
This is a difficult discussion to have but an important one. No one wants to believe that themself or their children could be in a position where their vulnerability gets the best of them and they could end up in the depths of substance abuse and suicidal ideation.
But that is exactly what happened to my guest, motivational speaker, Belal Elkadri, and I am so grateful he sat down with me to have this frank discussion on this important topic. He gives insight into what often leads people, especially children, down these paths and how we as parents and the community can do more to be sources of support and help.
You can also watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/PWUalru1xC4
To get in touch with Belal or to find out more about the topics he speaks on you can use the following links to his website and social media:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourbrotherbelal/
Website: https://belalelkadri.com/
Please, if you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide call the Suicide hotline at: 988
They can and will help you! You can find more helpful resources at their website: https://988lifeline.org/
Or if you are just having a hard time and cannot reach your counselor or cannot afford one there are warmlines you can call. You can find the number in your state here: https://warmline.org/
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