The holidays are supposed to be a time of joy and celebration, but for some people they are anything but….Because we all deal with different issues this holiday season, it is not always a joyous occasion. We all have different burdens that we may bare and the holiday season can unleash every ounce of one’s dysfunction.
Some people are dealing with sadness and the stress of spending time in a dysfunctional environment, being with a loved one or just dealing with loneliness.
Sadness and depression is real, and if your feelings of sadness during the holidays are accompanied by suicidal thoughts, do one of the following immediately:
- Call 911.
- Go immediately to a hospital emergency room.
- Contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255).
In the meantime, tune in LIVE at 6:30 p.m. EST on “Conversations Of A Sistah” via blog talk radio for my monologue on this topic of discussion and how to deal with such despair.
The “conversation links” in this post will access the online show.
See you on the air!!
Conversations Of A Sistah 
Dang #realtalk
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the holidays are a constant reminder of those loved ones who are not there 😥 there’s always a void……tuning in
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single people with no family are prone to be suicidal around the holidays. thanks for posting the hotline Tracy
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great topic because depression and mental illness is real. especially during the holiday
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where my people at? Trace I’ma be tuned in
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30 shares on facebook…..this conversation is hot……tuned in 🙂
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exactly! 🙂 hey Dayz
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hey ladies…..i’m thinking it’ll get hot up in here after the show 😛 either way I’m here
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music qued up.wassup ladies
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I swear I love her intro….I’m dancing in my draws. 😛 LOL!!!
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Show was a bit sad. 😥 I’m going to listen in again.
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Starr, that closing music was beautiful but yeah her monologue was #realtalk
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Yo it’s Tracy’s sister birthday…it was cool how she shouted her OUT!!!
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Hey fam. If you missed the show, it’s worth the rewind.
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hey y’all
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Wassup y’all. Good topic. If you missed it I highly suggest you catch the rewind.
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show was a lil sad I agree, and that was because of its topic. but it’s worth the listen
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Whatz good people.
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Good evening one and all.
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Hey everyone, good evening, listening to the shows rewind. so I’m trying not to read all the comments.
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4 minutes who’s online??
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depression is real. I know I’ve been down thinking about my grandmamma. my 1st xmas w/o her 😦
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1 minute
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I’m not depressed but I know some people who are. so I shared the shows link. good subject as always.
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OH LAWD 😥 WHY AM I CRYING??? THAT WAS SOME REAL TALK TRA
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO TRACYS’ SISTER JUDY….THAT WAS SO NICE SHE MENTIONED HER.
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YO good show Trace.
HBD Judy
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The suicidal info was real because people do get depressed around the holidays and that’s on the real. That convo was much needed.
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Tra told the truth, stores be playing those xmas carols n shit…..it can be a bit depressing I know it is for me.
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Uma need Tracy to give out that number again. do any of y’all have her number?
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Did you read the post.? Because the number she gave out is listed above
so don’t even try it.
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Let’s help him out –
Call 911.
Go immediately to a hospital emergency room.
Contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255).
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LOL 😆 Billy tryna be slick 😛
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Very good show. I’m actually listening to it again.
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Her friends new holiday Thanksgiving of “surf and turf” that’s so thoughtful I’m going to try that next year..
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“Clutter is a weight”……Tracy L. Bell~C.O.S
#shetoldthetruth #realtalk
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“Gift giving cannot take the place of beings” T.L.B. ~ Conversations Of A Sistah
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My favorite was “If you must indulge, indulge responsibly” 😛 that’s me. LOL!!
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Coco,
she was right, cuss the folk in my family go in hard on the spirits.
It was an awesome show topic!
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“National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255).”
Best quote for me tonight.
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“And I’m your host of course, Ms. Tracy L. Bell”
Dayum I LUV when she announce that.
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“Have a support system <<—-Yes Ms. Bell that part right there is #TRUTH!!!
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Hey ladies and gents,
Really enjoyed Tracy’s monologue tonite, she touched on some real issues…..depression is not to be taken lightly in the grand scheme of things. especially during this time of the year.
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I thought it was insightful especially when Tra gave us the suicide hotline number.
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Loved that ending 😥 it’s a real tear jerker but it was beautiful. sheesh!!!
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I need Nicole to figure out what song is that? from what soundtrack? can someone/anyone tell me??
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Good topic Trabell, you covered it all just about. Especially since some people drink just to cope.
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that chick uptop is fine. if she’s depressed I can help 🙂
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I wonder if I tell Tra my BD is DEC 23, y’all think she’ll shout me out like she did her oldest sister tonight?
when I heard that I was shocked 
that was hot.
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fool you ARE NOT her oldest sista…..lol
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Good show. Tracy I look forward to your show topics every week. “Conversations Of A Sistah” give me life. 🙂
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show was good and extremely informative.
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