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Survivors of Suicide: Finding Strength in Connection

Just Like That Singer/songwriter Bonnie Rait won a Song of the Year Grammy in 2023 for her gut-wrenching composition, “Just Like That.” The song tells the story of a mom opening her front door to a stranger only to learn that he was given her son’s heart after the son’s tragic death years before. The mom experiences a kind of reunion with her son, listening …Read More >

Ordinary Moments: A Crisis Hotline Story

Sometimes, depression and anxiety can make even the simplest, most ordinary tasks feel overwhelming—especially when we find ourselves in a place where we feel undeserving of compassion. At the Suicide & Crisis Center of North Texas, we believe that no matter who you are or what you’ve done, you deserve kindness, understanding, and a listening ear free of judgment. As you will read in this …Read More >

Finding Hope Beyond the Mask: A Texas Crisis Center Volunteer’s Story

Humans wear different masks for different reasons. Some protect us, like medical masks that doctors use, while others are for fun, like costumes at Halloween. Most of the time, however, we greet the world with our own faces—or so it seems. But the most common masks are the invisible ones we wear and carry around every day, hiding our true emotions behind smiles and laughter. …Read More >

Texas Crisis Center Helped a College Student Overcome Guilt

One of our incredible volunteers submitted a beautiful and impactful story about a young man who, from the outside, seemed successful and thriving. Our crisis hotline volunteer walked him through the anxiety and depression he was feeling to find hope and self-compassion. Read their story: “As a crisis hotline operator, each call brings a unique story of struggle and resilience. One call remains etched in …Read More >