Choose Your Struggle
Choose Your Struggle
Special Episode: Choose Your Struggle Presents: A Day in the Life featuring Jay Shifman
Special Episode: Choose Your Struggle Presents: A Day in the Life featuring Jay Shifman
Special Episode: Choose Your Struggle Presents: A Day in the Life featuring Jay Shifman
Friday 13th August 2021
Jay Shifman recounts a night of saving a friend from suicide, emphasizing human connection and mental health awareness on 'Choose Your Struggle'.
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Get the buttons here!A Day in the Life: Jay Shifman’s Heartfelt Story of Friendship and Survival
What we don't hear from enough is someone who has stopped a person from committing suicide, because again, as someone who has lost people, as someone who has lived through it themselves, this is the most painful one.
Imagine being in a place where hope feels distant, and every day is a battle to survive. That's the setting for this deeply moving episode of 'Choose Your Struggle', where host Jay Shifman shares an intensely personal story. Known for his candid discussions on mental health and addiction, Jay steps away from his usual interview format to recount a pivotal night in his life at the Austen Riggs psychiatric inpatient facility.
This isn't just any story; it's the 'Wendy story', a raw and powerful tale about the night Jay stopped his closest friend from ending her life. It's a tough listen, but one filled with crucial messages about the power of human connection and the importance of being there for each other. Jay's narrative is not just about survival but also about the unseen battles people face daily.
Dedicated to the memories of Robyn Faye Weinstein and Robin Williams, this episode serves as a poignant reminder that you never truly know what someone else is going through. Jay's story underscores the necessity of open conversations about mental health and the need for compassion and support in our communities. If you're ready for a story that will move you and perhaps change the way you see those around you, this episode is a must-listen.