The Sufferings of an Immigrant Girl Named Maheen, Part Two

Trigger Warning:

Maheen speaks on the experience of self-harming, as well the methods she used. Maheen also speaks on suicidal ideation, as well as her previous suicide attempt. If you have been witnessing another, or are yourself suffering depression, engaging in self-harm, and/or suicidal ideation, please see the list of resources and aids below -- you are not alone.

Resources

https://ontario.cmha.ca/documents/understanding-and-finding-help-for-self-harm/ (Ontario)

http://sioutreach.org/ (Canada)

http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/self-injury (USA)

https://kidshelpphone.ca/text/suicide/ (Canada)

http://www.crisisservicescanada.ca/ (Canada)

http://depressionhurts.ca/en/information/resources.aspx (Canada)

Names stated in the episode have been removed to protect the identities of the individuals mentioned.

If you haven't already, click the link below to listen to S1E4 Maheen Part One for the first half of Maheen's powerful story:

https://lvfpod.com/s1s4maheen-p1/

Continuing from part one, Maheen speaks on:

• The experience in the hospital ward for suicidal youth
• How she would approach herself as a woman offering aid to a youth with suicidal tendencies
• How family and friends have reacted/would react to her story
• Plus much more

It has been a huge honor to have Maheen and I'd like to once again express my gratitude for having her on.

To connect with Maheen (and personally thank her for sharing her story) please follow or message her on Instagram:

@lunaalunee

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