Mrs. USA, Mandy Anderson, Part 2: Dispelling suicidal thoughts and the power of empathy

In this second episode of a two-part series, Mandy Anderson, The Woman of the Universe pageant‘s Mrs. USA 2023-2024, continues sharing her story. She talks about how she overcame a dark depressive episode in her life, dispelling suicidal thoughts and the power of empathy that comes after the storm. Then, Mandy shares how working with The Welcome Corps and the Utah Valley Refugees organization helps a group of five or more adults come together to help refugees. This group effort helps individuals come together to support refugees in a better, more community-driven way. 

Suicide prevention resources: If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide, call 988 to connect with the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, and/or visit www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org. 

Even though we live in challenging times, we can become ‘Relentlessly Resilient’ as we lean on and learn from one another’s experiences. Hosts Jennie Taylor and Michelle Scharf are no strangers to overcoming adversity; Michelle lost her husband to cancer, while Jennie’s husband, Major Brent Taylor, was killed in the service of our country. Their stories bond them together, and now listeners can join them weekly as they visit with others enduring challenges and who teach us how they are exercising resiliency, finding value in their grief, and purpose in moving forward. 

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