Meet Kevin Berthia, the first storyteller of 2024 for season 2 of the I Know Lonely Project. As a survivor of 22 suicide attempts, depression and a battle over mental health has always been a deep part of Kevin’s story. His journey hasn’t been an easy one, but Kevin lives life with hope. Kevin shared something really powerful in his podcast,  he said “I think that we don’t understand the void that we each fill in that world. There’s something that you bring to the world that nobody else can bring. And as long as you’re not bringing it, that void is not being filled.”

And as we kick off a new year, we hope his story reminds you how much YOU MATTER to the world. And that no matter how dark it gets, there’s always HOPE. Your story isn’t over yet.

This is his story.

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SHOWNOTES & RESOURCES

Connect with Kevin: on his website, Kevin Berthia Foundation.

Recommended Resources:

Goalcast, The True Story of the Golden Gate Bridge Guardian Angel, Kevin Briggs: Watch more of Kevin’s story with the officer who saved his life on the Golden Gate Bridge that day

Suicide, Depression, & Anxiety: If you or a loved one are struggling with a mental health challenge (suicidal ideation, depression, anxiety) visit these resources from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

For the Suicide & Crisis Mental Health Help Hotline: DIAL 988. If you or someone you know is in crisis—whether they are considering suicide or not—please call to speak with a trained crisis counselor 24/7.

Learn about Suicide Prevention: Interested in learning more about suicide prevention? Consider taking a Q(question)P(persuade)R(respsonse) training course through the QPR Institute