S4 | E8 (Pt. 1) - I’m Still Here
About this episode
Heather Palacios shares her story of overcoming bullying and suicidal thoughts through faith.
Bullied, broken, and longing to disappear, Heather Palacios nearly gave up on life. But in her darkest moments, God gave her something she never expected: a reason to stay. Now she’s on a mission to prove that no one fights alone. Welcome to The Story Partners Podcast - a show featuring stories of transformation told by the people who lived them. It is our hope that as you listen, you are fully immersed into the world of the storyteller. This isn’t a back-forth interview format, instead it’s an uninterrupted and authentic storytelling experience. This is a unique format for a podcast, but we really love it - and we hope you do too! This is Heather Palacios in Season 4 | Episode 8 (Part 1), called: I’m Still Here. Content Warning: Today’s story centers on a struggle with suicide. While past episodes have mentioned suicide as part of someone’s journey, in this episode it is the primary battle, and some moments may be difficult or triggering for listeners. Part of Heather Palacios’s story takes place in the 1980s, a time when bullying wasn’t widely talked about the way it is today. Along with being bullied at school, Heather was also facing instability at home and serious health…
People in this episode
Hosts: Walt Manis, Annie Manis
Guest: Heather Palacios
Topics covered
- bullying
- suicide
- mental health
- faith
- transformation
Keywords
- bullying
- suicide
- faith
- mental health
- transformation
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- S4 | E6 - Where you Lead, I Will Follow
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