Season 1, Episode 1: Telling our story (Will)

Written By Susie Gurley

The first show is the whole reason I became a mental health advocate and, ultimately, started the Just A Mom Podcast.  Will is my youngest son, and he struggles with depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation.  When Will was in the worst of his battle, I felt alone and hopeless.  There were basically no resources that I could find other than one book to help support me as a parent of a child with mental illness.  And then Will started the You Matter Festival (www.youmatterfestial.net) and became a local teen spokesperson and advocate for mental health.  Will is a musician, actor, writer, singer, and overall creative with many talents (www.WIlliamGurley.net).  I am so thankful that he is my son and he asked for help when he was struggling.

Susie Gurley

Susie Gurley is the founder and host of Just a Mom podcast. Susie's journey to becoming a mental health advocate began after her youngest son's battle with depression, anxiety and suicidal ideation. She and her husband, Dan have an amazing family, including three children, a daughter-in-law and a son-in-law.

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