Rachel Braddy is a young Manhattan woman born with Thrombocytopenia Absent radius a rare disorder characterized by low levels of platelets in the blood and absence of the long, thin bones of the forearms. Rachel was the victim of horrific bullying during her school-age years, and even now as an adult. In this episode, she describes her experiences from when she was a young girl throughout much of her life. Joining her is Krystal Lantz with Pawnee Mental Health to add some dialogue on how to deal with bullies and their hurtful words
“PACT” is an acronym for “Prevention, Awareness, Compassion, Training.” It’s a collaborative effort with the Flint Hills Volunteer Center, the Kansas Health Foundation, Americorps Seniors and the Greater Manhattan Community Foundation. In the PACT podcast series, we’ll visit with family members of those who’ve died by suicide, individuals who have considered suicide, and professionals who help those who are troubled.
Please share these stories if you know someone who may be considering suicide.
Find help here:
https://flinthillsvolunteercenter.com/yrspp/
https://www.pawnee.org/