𝗖𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗴 𝗕𝗮𝘁𝘁𝘆 has been a CUSW member since 2001 and has spent much of his career supporting members through the 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁 and the 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺. He joins Dan for a very personal conversation about suicide, mental health, trauma and what it can look like when someone is struggling.

Craig and Dan both share parts of their own experiences with suicidal thoughts, depression and difficult times in their lives. They talk about what happened when they finally reached out for help, the importance of recognizing when things are starting to change, and why we shouldn't wait until we're at our lowest point before talking to someone.

They also talk about resilience, finding ways to get through difficult days, supporting other members, and using the resources available to CUSW members.

Craig has one message that comes through clearly: 𝗻𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗯𝗲 𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝘀𝗸 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽. 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗲.

If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out for help.  Resources and support information are available with this episode.

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