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278: What if you couldn't keep her safe?

2023/5/16
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讲述人Katrina Brees的母亲在经历了哥哥因艾滋病去世的悲痛后,服用百忧解引发躁狂症,最终发展为双相情感障碍。母亲在患病期间经历了被他人利用、家暴、多次自杀未遂等痛苦经历,最终因枪支自杀身亡。讲述人为了纪念母亲,并防止类似悲剧再次发生,致力于推动一项名为"Donna's Law"的立法,旨在允许精神疾病患者自愿放弃购买枪支的权利。在推动立法的过程中,讲述人克服了巨大的悲痛和创伤后应激障碍,并得到了来自各方面的支持和帮助。她认为,这项立法不仅可以保护有自杀倾向的人,也可以促进社会对精神疾病和枪支暴力的关注。

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Katrina's mother's mental health decline began after her uncle's death from AIDS, leading to a manic episode and the onset of bipolar disorder.

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In the wake of her uncle’s untimely death, a woman bears the brunt of her mother’s long mental health decline, struggling to keep her safe from herself, and in the wake of tragedy, finds a way to help thousands of others like her. 

Today’s episode featured Katrina Brees. You can find Katrina on Instagram @katrinabrees, and if you’d like to find out more about her legislation and donate or support, you can do so on the website www.donnaslaw.com)

 

**Producers: **Whit Missildine, Sara Marinelli, Andrew Waits

 

**Content/Trigger Warnings:  **suicidal ideation, suicide attempt, death, suicide, gun violence, mental illness, explicit language

 

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