Navigating Grief and Finding Purpose: Understanding the Impact of Suicide on Families | Episode 165

Chapter Markers
0:00 Impact of Suicide on Children
26:59 Finding Purpose in Daily Life

How do you help a child understand the unfathomable loss of a parent to suicide? Through the heartbreaking story of Stephen "Twitch" Boss, the talented DJ and beloved TV personality, we confront the profound impact that suicide has on families and, in particular, young minds. As we reflect on the chasm left by Twitch's unexpected death in December 2022, we also share personal stories of grappling with grief, emphasizing that the shadow of loss doesn't easily fade with time. Our conversation aims to break down the barriers of stigma surrounding mental health, opening up a much-needed dialogue about the importance of support and understanding in the face of such tragedies.

Beyond the shadows of loss, we guide you through an exploration of life's greater purpose. What keeps us moving forward, even when the routine seems to weigh us down? As your host of Voices for Voices®, I invite you to join our mission of amplifying voices and making a meaningful impact on billions of lives. Together, we navigate the universal quest for purpose, offering insights and inspiration for those seeking to find meaning amidst the chaos of daily life. This episode is part of a collective journey, and we encourage you to be a part of future discussions as we tackle essential topics that resonate with our shared human experience.

This episode tackles the difficult topic of suicide, focusing on its impact on families and especially children. With personal insights and stories, we discuss how to navigate these crucial conversations, combat stigma, and emphasize the importance of empathy and open dialogue.
• The conversation begins with the topic of suicide and its societal implications
• The story of Stephen Twitch Boss serves as a pivotal touching point
• Children’s understanding and reactions to loss are explored
• Personal anecdotes concerning loss and grief are shared
• The importance of transparent discussions with children is highlighted
• Strategies to combat the stigma around suicide are offered
• Listeners are encouraged to access resources for suicidal prevention

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Navigating Grief and Finding Purpose: Understanding the Impact of Suicide on Families | Episode 165

Veterans are at a 72% higher risk of suicide compared to those who haven't served. Over the past two decades, more than 131,000 veterans have died by suicide, averaging over 6,000 deaths annually. Notably, suicide is the second leading cause of death among veterans under age 45.
This song serves as an ode to veterans who lost their battle to the unseen scars of war.

Pour One on the Ground (female vocals)

Song written for Drake Woolf TFO book, but good song for mental health and holding on despite feeling of helplessness

CARNIVAL MIND

I choose Today

Written to raise awareness of the increase in suicide in men over the past 25 years, which has risen by around 35% during this time. Inspired by one of best friends, who has suffered from depression for several years, and by the many men I've known over the years who are no longer with us. Gone but not forgotten....

From the album Never 2 Late, out July 28th!

Big Boys Dont Cry

At Bonfire nights
under the pale moon light
Promises of Forever...
where dreams take flight...

By a fire-lit lake – we carved our fleeting trace
We met at Pixie’s.. Mystic space...
Behind the laser smoke, I watched your laughing face
Unafraid to break the mood with what I’d chase

We were at the shores of DMT's embrace
In echoes of techno lost within the maze
Though our roads later split and you drifted far away
Pretzel, you and I—still in sync today

The plans we made lit up on sleepless nights
Then flickered out beneath those pulsing laser lights
Your blanket wrapped me up when I was cold
In plugin chains, we mapped out secret codes

Shadows cast in your promise I believed
But silence took its turn and made me grieve
With every track, your vibrant echo fades
In empty clubs, our friendship's unwritten plays

Beneath the beat, your voice—a ghost within the tune
Whispers of Pretzel lost beneath the moon
Lonely beats in shadows, our plans unwind, then fray
Those memories of you now seem so far away

By a fire-lit lake – we carved our fleeting trace
We met at Pixie’s.. Mystic space...
Those laser lights now flicker out of reach
A washed-up sandcastle on an empty beach

Through sleepless nights, I hear your voice once more
A message lost, erased beyond this door
The beats don’t thump the way our hearts once did
I drown in sorrow for the love we never hid

A bitter truth, it echoes through the bass
A lonely walk, an empty hollow space
Your laughter flickers, phantom in the haze
A silent cry escapes—my heart ablaze

# # # #

At Bonfire nights
under the pale moon light
Promises of Forever...
where dreams take flight...

# # # #

lost in tales we lived
Like a bittersweet, fading dream
But in the silence, I remember your embrace
A memory twirling in that mystic space

Bygone nights where love and beats entwined
Your whispers haunt the space we left behind
In every drop, more tears I shed for you
In endless loops, my love for you echoes through and through

Restless dreams and static in the air
Pretzel's graffiti art in colors bright yet rare
We traced our hands through music’s spectral hue
But sunrise skies couldn't bring me back to you...

I breathe your name in every gust forlorn
In the chasm where a brother’s bond is born
We flew like birds, our hopes taking wing
Those Bonfire nights—Detroit’s wild spring!

But fate’s cruel hand just shattered all we’d seen
Left you lost forever, while I search for signs unseen...
We built songs all throughout the night
Ketamine and reverb plates that sound so fucking bright

Then silence came, that argument’s dark thrall
You crashed us hard against a wall
This grief still hits, an echo in the bass
Your sudden choice, this hollow, aching place

Searching for reasons that seem to lack...
Shane, I miss you so much... please come back...

#  #  #  #

In the twilight where our laughter used to soar
I chase the echoes, still waiting by the shore
Pretzel, your smile lingers under neon skies
Faded memories flash like stars—and I realize

That love, like stardust, dances in the air
With sweet vibrations that we’re meant to share
Every tear we shed, a spark ignites anew
In memories of laughter... I still find you

I Still Find You

Why do I try...? I might just give up the fight.. 🤷💔

I Might Just End It

In November 2024, CC3PO reached the edge — literally and emotionally. With a suicide letter written and a familiar bridge in sight, what could’ve been the end became the turning point.

“Why I Create” is not just a title — it’s a survival story. A spoken narrative of pain, silence, breaking points, and ultimately… healing.

This piece is for anyone who's ever felt like they were one moment away from giving up. It's a reminder that brokenness can be a beginning.

Because the bridge didn’t break him. And now, he builds bridges with his art.

Why (The Bridge Didn't Break Me)

The Silent Battle: Robert Enke's Tragic Story | Ep 298

The devastating story of Robert Enke cuts straight to the heart of professional sports' greatest unspoken crisis. At just 32, this elite German goalkeeper with a promising international career ahead of him stepped in front of a train, leaving behind a grieving wife, an adopted daughter, and a shocked football world that never saw it coming.

Behind Enke's composed demeanor on the pitch lurked a years-long battle with depression that began in 2003. Despite his rising profile with Hanover 96 and the German national team, his mental health struggles remained hidden from all but his closest confidants. The cruel irony haunts us still—a man who seemingly had everything—fame, wealth, talent, respect—felt so trapped by his inner demons that he could see no way forward. The pressure of elite sports, where vulnerability equals weakness, created a prison of silence that ultimately proved fatal.

Particularly heartbreaking was the connection between Enke's suicide location and the nearby grave of his two-year-old daughter Lara, who had died three years earlier from heart disease. That profound loss deepened his depression, yet the professional football environment offered nowhere to safely process such pain. His suicide note revealed he feared losing everything—including his career and the chance to adopt another child—if his mental health struggles became public knowledge.

Enke's death sparked a reckoning within football. Germany postponed international matches, 40,000 fans attended his memorial, and the Robert Enke Foundation was established to raise awareness about mental health in sports. Yet progress remains painfully slow—as recently as 2023, only three of eighteen Bundesliga clubs employed full-time sports psychologists. His story serves as both warning and challenge: we must create spaces where vulnerability isn't punished but supported, where seeking help demonstrates strength rather than weakness.

If you're struggling, please remember that talking to someone and seeking help doesn't make you weak—it makes you human. Behind the masks we all wear, everyone battles something. Reach out, connect, and know that your life has immeasurable worth beyond any professional achievement.

Chapter Markers
0:00 Introduction and Show Welcome
2:41 Robert Enke's Life and Career
10:10 The Tragedy and Circumstances
17:52 Mental Health in Professional Sports
23:21 Personal Loss and Hidden Suffering
31:41 Legacy and Call for Compassion
40:00 Closing Thoughts and Call to Action

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The Silent Battle: Robert Enke's Tragic Story | Ep 298

To one of too many lost brothers 🖤 The real King of Gangstas Retreat. Rip to a real one.

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King of Gangstas Retreat

Im so in love & she hates me. I have no idea why. I loved her and cared for her so long. Now she doesnt want me in her life & legally removed me from her life. Its killing me. It might be the death of me. 

YOU'RE COLD YOU'RE HEARTLESS

no im not quiting this is just about my mental state and constantly getting fucked over and shit on by people and told to just keep pushing when i try the same shit over and over and just beg for a new result lmao fuck this life shit 

your support and concern is welcome if you care to even just leave a simple "like the song" love yall man im still me just a shit mental

fuck off ive had enough kill me

My vibe was written by laudez rose sending out a message to those suffering with mental health. 

My Vibe

I made a rough call tonight. My mental health got so bad, with no one else to reach out to, I called 988. I'm glad I did. It helped me out quite a bit, having someone to talk to, that will actually listen to me and give me advice. You can do so too. Do not be afraid to call 988. Just remember, no matter what you're going through, it's never too late. Real professionals are available 24/7 who are ready to speak with you and talk to you through any mental health crisis you're dealing with. Do not hesitate, and dial 988. Your life is worth every second. Don't throw it away.

Lyrics:
[Verse 1]
I never thought that I'd be making this call,
I never thought that I would suffer through it all,
Someone told me, that I should die tonight,
that I shouldn't be alive, that I'm not worth this fight.

[Pre-Chorus]
I realized, that I need some help,
And tonight, someone listened, and saved me from myself!

[Chorus]
I can hear it in your tone,
All the pain, you're not alone,
You may think you're not worth the fight.
Don't be afraid to ask for help,
Even if you think it's hell,
Just know that it is all alright.

While everything may seem too late,
Pick up that phone and dial 988.

[Verse 2]
I was told, it will all be okay,
I was told, that's I'm not all insane,
They let me vent, let me speak, and now I don't want to quit,
They let me cry, they let me breathe, and now I feel I'm worth it,

[Pre-Chorus]
I needed that, after all I gone through,
I found someone who can help me feel true!

[Chorus]
I can hear it in your tone,
All the pain, you're not alone,
You may think you're not worth the fight.
Don't be afraid to ask for help,
Even if you think it's hell,
Just know that it is all alright.

While everything is not so great,
pick up that phone and dial 988!

[Hook]
I know it's scary to speak to someone you don't know,
I know it's scary to speak to someone you can't see,
I know it's weary to speak to someone you don't trust,
But once you call,
You will see,
They can help you through the fall!!!

[Instrumental]
Just know, you're not alone, in the pain,
Make the call, they will help you through the rain!

[Chorus]
I can hear it in your tone,
All the pain, you're not alone,
You may think you're not worth the fight.
Don't be afraid to ask for help,
Even if you think it's hell,
Just know that it is all alright.

Just know that it's not too late,
pick up that phone and dial 988!

It's Never Over

988 (Suicide Hotline)

This is for Everyone. Dedicated to suicide awareness. if you or a loved one suffers with suicidal thoughts or tendencies reach out to someone who cares and text the crisis hotline at 688. 

Suicide Awareness

Want You to Know (Suicide Awareness)

Versatile and wild 🤪I make music for everybody! 🫶🩵

Indie demo drops and sync catalog written and produced by best selling author and indie writer/producer, J.T. Patten, the “meanest man in the business.” NSAI member / ASCAP

Music/vocals demo tracks created by various artists/musicians using Lone Woolf lyrics through Lone Woolf Productions.

All rights currently retained by JT Patten. All demos can be modified as collaborations. BUY/USE RIGHTS available. Let’s make some music!

Due to my mental feel free if I ever stop posting suddenly to make an archive of me. I’d very much appreciate my music living on forever.😁

beautiful melodies and audible dreams 
Discord: amnotcj 
coping through music

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Im a producer mainly making different styles of electronic music and blast phonk 

I’m a little silly…

LOVE TO ALL MY LISTENERS AND THIS COMMUNITY🖤❤️

Rx7 my beloved

Edgy teenager (sadly and corny asf)

Duo: RRA1NYD4Y$$ and BYTE

BIGGEST INSPOS:

$ENSELESS
Kogeki
HUSSVRX
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The bros:
Kogeki (unc)

Zaya/$ENSELESS (luh twin epic rizz)

RRA1NYD4Y$$ (lowk klahh😂)

Byte (fanny purple girl guy epic Russia thing nerd fud)

F34R (veiny Dih funny phonk gyatt guy autum fall)

Uhhhh
Uhm 
That one guy and uh
The hat man
OH!

FVLCXN
(lowk a real jit also funny hat man)

xzvhel (oh my days is that south music. The blokes gone mad on siege also w rizz😼)

Rexxx
(epic phonk guy and cool guy epic YouTube guy and uh the uhm the reich and shi)


Uh 
Penis 

Max a neym and uh dawnicy and Ken folk or wtv tf I forgot lowk there’s hella people to list that I talk to but I love this community mostly😭

and anyone else you know who you are you are loved😼

Laudez Rose is a UK Drum and Bass Rock Artist, musician, singer & Songwriter from Tunbridge Wells Kent. She studied Music at the Brit School and then Colins Performing Arts in Essex. She went to college with James Buckley (Inbetweeners) as well as sharing a student house with him. She starred in One Directions music video for midnite memories, and she was a featured dancer behind mystique on the brit Awards 2003. Laudez started out as a rock musician in the band Indya. She performed at Noel Gallaghers aftershow party at the O2 Liverpool. And has since toured with Space, Republica, EMF, The Duallers, Gunn, Shpves, Scarlett Riot and Toploader. Her record 'Pink n Leopard' featured on the Prog Rock compilation CD Featuring phil collins in Prog Rock mag which saw her attending the Prog Rock Awards and shared a table with Dream Theatre and Nick Mason from Pink Flloyd. And of course travelled in style with saffron from republica in a limo! Laudez has written all of her Rock songs which have featured in Kerrang, Louder, Fred Perry, Vive Le rock, Metal Hammer and prog Rock magazine branded her "she has vibes like deff leppard" 
Laudez video for her record "the final line" features Kerang Radio presenter Johnny Doom. 
Her sound became prolific and popular on Kerrang, BBC, Radio X and has seen her with her band perform on multiple occasions live on BBC Radio Kent. She has had radio interviews on BBC Radion Kent with Leo Ulph and on BBC Radio London on Sunny and shays show. 
Her first album "Rebel Music" was produced by Dave Needham and saw a climb in itunes sales putting the album in numerous itunes charts worldwide. 
Laudez has performed at big festivals and tours across the country which has seen her open the stage for UB40, and collab on a record with Benji Webbe from Skindred. 
Laudez became a regular musician at Metal Works in Camden, and played often for the famous Camden Rocks festival. She has shared stages with The professionals, Sonic boom Six, Toploader, Space, Shpves, Scarlett Riot, Republica, EMF, Big Narstie, The Duallers, Gunn, Jackie Lynton, Doctor and the medics, wishbone ash, troy redfern, stereo mcs, dodgey, soul to soul,dreadzone, scouting for girls, buster shuffle, nik kershaw, just to name a few! 
Laudez wrote her 2nd album "Leather and lace" with multi platinum hit producer Richard Burton. The album had raving reviews from the likes of kerrang, bbc, classic rock mag and alan mcghee. It sold in HMV and Indya performed an in store gig on the day of the corronation. The album went on to sell worldwide and has had x16 rock album charts and multiple uk rock itunes chart success. Her record "Too goth To Handle" hit no1 on the uk rock itunes charts and no11 in the main uk rock charts. She was no2 in the uk metal charts and 12 in the australian rock mainstream charts. Laudez has collabed with huge artists such as MC Neat (DJ Luck & MC Neat) on x2 of her records "ignite it" and "amazing" she recorded in the studion with micheal rose at her guitarists "paul sparkles" house in london. 
She has recently collabed wit Benji from Skindred on a record "Sweating it up' 
She has also collabed with one of the biggest reggae artists in the cayman islands "stuart wilson." Her dad Richard West played saxaphone on the record. And also collabed with J sheeran (Eds cousin)
Laudez took some time out of the industry to focus on a new bigger sound and is now writing her third album "my vibe" which richard burton and it will be released at christmas. She has incorporated drum and bass with rock and wanted to introduce something unique and extraordinay to her fans and new listeners. She has interlaced her rock inspirations Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, Bowie with her fav electronic artist FKA Twigs, and chase n status. She has decided to go more mainstream electronic pop/ rock with A huge sensational commercial sound. 

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OUT HERE IN THE FIELD OF SPRINGS MAKING WEIRD ASS MUSIC IN MY BEDROOM ALL BY MYSELF

A green fox who dealt with a ton of pain

Music is AI generated. Lyrics written from my own inspiration and my life experiences

NuMetal, EDM, Trance and Techno fusion producer
Every track is a defiant lifeline.
Every drop is a ritual.
For the misfits,
the ripple-coded,
the ones who scream in silence.

Got something to say,
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🎙️ Independent storyteller | 🇺🇸🇲🇽 | Voice through survival
I use AI-assisted tools to co-create some of my music, but every lyric, edit, and emotional heartbeat is mine.

All songs are legally licensed for commercial release. I rewrite, restructure, and remix every line until it reflects real life — mine, and maybe yours too.

If it helps even one person feel less alone in their frustration, grief, or journey… then it was worth creating.

🧠 Music built from survival.
🫀 Songs crafted with truth.
🤖 Powered by technology. Driven by heart.

I write every lyric myself—this is therapy, my outlet.
Raw rap, melodic rap, Metalcore, Punk, PopPunk and storytelling born from burnout, heartbreak, and unprocessed grief.

I use Suno (AI) to turn my words into the sound I hear in my head.
Every track is part of my story: real, unfiltered, and deeply personal.

First release: 15/07/25 🖤♥️✌🏻

If you connect with honest music about mental health, resilience, and finding clarity, follow the journey. I’d love to hear what you think, drop me a message, drop me a follow for more.

Welcome to my brain.

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Formally known as Kryogenic, I have left this persona in the past. 

New music being recorded for 2025, with my EP Allow Me To Introduce Myself...., out May 28th and Albums, Not The Real Slim Shady out July 28th, & Never To Late out Sept 28th.

Any producers/Artists interesting in a collaboration, hit me up.

Thank you and God Bless.

New tracks tagged #SUICIDE AWARENESS