Disclaimer: The episode contains themes related to suicidality, sexual abuse, and trauma-related information.

If you think and/or feel that this episode is too heavy to listen to or that you are not entirely ready to listen to the episode, I encourage you to skip this episode. You may return to this episode when you feel better. Similarly, if you feel intense negative emotions after listening to this episode, you may send me an email (myra.g.gahid@gmail.com) so we can discuss your feelings about the episode.

Should you be interested to seek help, you may also refer to the following links for organizations that offer services related to mental health:

Hotlines:https://ekwentomo.dswd.gov.ph/other-crisis-hotline/https://www.mhfirstresponse.org/crisis--treatment-centers...https://blog.opencounseling.com/hotlines-ph/

Clinics:https://mentalhealthph.org/directory/ "Sometimes, even to live is an act of courage." - Lucius Annaeus Seneca

In this vulnerable and authentic episode, Ymari talks about her journey as a survivor who chose to advocate for mental health. She also shares some of the challenges she encountered in her journey which gives us an opportunity to reflect about where our advocacy is going. Lastly, she discusses why talking about mental health is important, and highlights two words I will definitely use in future conversations and speaking engagements.

Connect with Ymari via her website ( bit.ly/YmariKristiaPascua) or Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/chumpeeeng).