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This Woman’s Before & After Story Of Attempted Suicide Is Truly An Eye-Opener

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We’ve had a lot of #BeforeandAfterAMA on our channel talking about dramatic weight loss, but what we will feature today is unlike any other. This is one, eye-opening recount of a woman’s years-long struggle with an enemy most of us are fighting silently. This is the story of Patty Blue Hayes and how she stumbled and fought with suicide, rising up stronger and better than ever after her life’s greatest battle.

This Woman’s Before & After Story Of Attempted Suicide Is Truly An Eye-Opener

Here’s how it all began, where it went wrong, and what she did to get back on track, as told by her valuable insights in her recently concluded Ask Me Anything Session.

This Woman’s Before & After Story Of Attempted Suicide Is Truly An Eye-Opener

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This Woman’s Before & After Story Of Attempted Suicide Is Truly An Eye-Opener

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This Woman’s Before & After Story Of Attempted Suicide Is Truly An Eye-Opener

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This Woman’s Before & After Story Of Attempted Suicide Is Truly An Eye-Opener

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On the actual moment of ending everything, once and for all:

This Woman’s Before & After Story Of Attempted Suicide Is Truly An Eye-Opener

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This Woman’s Before & After Story Of Attempted Suicide Is Truly An Eye-Opener

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On widespread, often fatal, misconceptions about suicide:

This Woman’s Before & After Story Of Attempted Suicide Is Truly An Eye-Opener

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This Woman’s Before & After Story Of Attempted Suicide Is Truly An Eye-Opener

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On the early onset of suicide red flags:

This Woman’s Before & After Story Of Attempted Suicide Is Truly An Eye-Opener

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This Woman’s Before & After Story Of Attempted Suicide Is Truly An Eye-Opener

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On the words that should NEVER, EVER be said to a suicidal person and the risk when failed:

This Woman’s Before & After Story Of Attempted Suicide Is Truly An Eye-Opener

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This Woman’s Before & After Story Of Attempted Suicide Is Truly An Eye-Opener

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On cutting toxic ties for good:

This Woman’s Before & After Story Of Attempted Suicide Is Truly An Eye-Opener

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This Woman’s Before & After Story Of Attempted Suicide Is Truly An Eye-Opener

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On the venting techniques that worked best for her — and for others, certainly

This Woman’s Before & After Story Of Attempted Suicide Is Truly An Eye-Opener

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This Woman’s Before & After Story Of Attempted Suicide Is Truly An Eye-Opener

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On the most crucial point of her experience:

This Woman’s Before & After Story Of Attempted Suicide Is Truly An Eye-Opener

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This Woman’s Before & After Story Of Attempted Suicide Is Truly An Eye-Opener

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On keeping her inner devils at bay — forever:

This Woman’s Before & After Story Of Attempted Suicide Is Truly An Eye-Opener

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This Woman’s Before & After Story Of Attempted Suicide Is Truly An Eye-Opener

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Vonskippy 6 years ago

People who truly want to commit suicide do, it's all the attention seekers that are all boo hoo look at me, I'm going to kill myself, wait a minute, nope, just kidding, i'm not. As Yoda says, "do or do not, there is no try".

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Kelli Troc 6 years ago

Thank you for sharing. Really helpful. Such an important topic. Sending love to others who have felt the horrible pain of depression, I can relate. <3

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Vonskippy 6 years ago

People who truly want to commit suicide do, it's all the attention seekers that are all boo hoo look at me, I'm going to kill myself, wait a minute, nope, just kidding, i'm not. As Yoda says, "do or do not, there is no try".

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Kelli Troc 6 years ago

Thank you for sharing. Really helpful. Such an important topic. Sending love to others who have felt the horrible pain of depression, I can relate. <3

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