# The One About Suicide 💔🫂

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Podcast: [But For Real](https://stenobird.com/podcast/but-for-real-7020454)
Published: 2026-04-01T09:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://but-for-real.captivate.fm/episode/the-one-about-suicide-
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## Resource

We need to talk about suicide… like actually talk about it. Not in the polished, clinical, tip-list way. Not in the fear-based, “don’t say the wrong thing” way. But in the real, messy, human way that most of us have experienced—whether personally or through someone we love. Because here’s the truth: suicide is way more common, complex, and misunderstood than we’re comfortable admitting. And the way we talk about it? Often makes it harder —not easier—for people to feel seen, supported, or safe enough to open up. In this episode of But For Real , we’re going there. We’re talking about suicidal ideation (including the kind that doesn’t mean you actually want to die), the difference between passive and active thoughts, and why so many people feel ashamed of experiences that are actually more common than we think. We’re also unpacking the tension between holding the weight of this topic and still making space for humanity, humor, and connection—because healing doesn’t only happen in sterile silence. And yes… we’re bringing both the heavy and the real. We’re asking: Why is suicide still so stigmatized—even in mental health spaces? What actually counts as suicidal ideation? Is it “normal” to have passive thoughts about not wanting to exist? Why does shame keep people stuck in silence? And how do we talk about this in a way that actually helps? Because here’s the thing: Not every suicidal thought means someone wants to die. But every experience of suffering deserves to be taken seriously. So whether this topic touches your life directly or indirectly… we’re really glad you’re here. From there, we unpack: What suicidal ideation actually is (and what it’s not) The difference between passive vs. active suicidal thoughts Why passive SI can be more common—and human—than you think H…

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