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I Almost Took My Own Life : Postpone the Suicide 24 Hours — and Everything Changed

After decades of drinking, failed restarts, and hitting countless rock bottoms, Tom found himself on the edge — alone in a Toronto condo, terrified and ready to end it all. But one small moment — looking into his dog’s eyes — changed everything.

In this raw and honest conversation, we talk about:

Surviving suicidal thoughts and choosing life one day at a time

Why “never too late” really matters in addiction recovery

The unexpected kindness of a first AA Zoom meeting

Practical tools to fight overwhelm: “next right thing,” morning check-ins, and self-compassion

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