ABOUT THIS EPISODE
*Warning: This episode includes discussion of suicidal ideation and self-harm.*
In this episode Gloria shares space with Robbi Hall Kumalo, aka MS rŌbi K, Grammy-nominated composer, award-winning teaching artist, storyteller, and author of Married to a Rockstar. MS rŌbi K takes us on a journey through accepting creative opportunities in the midst of depression and instability while managing multiple sclerosis. MS rŌbi K specifically stated her desire to talk about "the days when chronic illness is miserable and genuinely hard. MS can affect my energy, mobility, pace, identity and even my mood. Creativity, music and storytelling help me process those changes and continue finding purpose."
Learn more about our guest here:
RobbiKumalo.com | Linktr.ee/RobbiHall
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National hotline numbers:
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988
- BIPOC LGBTQ+ Call BlackLine: 800-604-5841
- LGBT National Hotline: 888-843-4564
- LGBT under 25 Youth Talkline: 888-234-7243
- LGBTQ ages 13-24 Youth Trevor Project Line: 866-488-7386
- SAGE LGBT Elder Hotline: 877-360-5428
- Trans Lifeline: 877-565-8860
- Native StrongHearts Helpline: 844-762-8483
- Wildflower Alliance Peer Support Line: 888-407-4515
- Crisis Text Line: 741 741, text "start"
- Pep-talk Hotline featuring elementary school children: 707-873-7862
Search the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) website for local resources: https://www.nami.org
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