Suicide in Western Oklahoma

Positively Undefeated

In this episode of our podcast, we delve into a serious and sensitive topic - the loss of a daughter to suicide. Christy Pollard, the mother of the daughter, bravely shares her experience and how it has impacted her and her family.

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00:00:00 Introduction and Not-for-profit Launch 00:05:21 Contrasting Wealth and Poverty in Midland 00:15:40 Frustration with a Misdiagnosis 00:17:52 Flashback to Memorable Moments 00:18:00 Neighbor's success story inspires hope for a solution 00:20:48 Coping with the disappointment and finding new focus 00:26:32 A Normal Evening Takes a Turn 00:29:15 Overcoming Grief: The Process and Stages 00:31:23 Navigating the blurry days after losing a loved one 00:35:36 The importance of counseling in the healing process 00:42:13 Embracing Profound Grief and Staying Alive 00:46:30 The Limitations of Saving People 00:47:07 Helping Others through the Grieving Process 00:51:01 The Power of Being Present in Times of Grief 00:58:16 Breaking Free from Repetitive Patterns 00:59:12 Accepting the Need to Move Forward