You Are Not Alone
I woke up to some pretty terrible news this morning about someone I toured with just last month. In late December I woke up to similar news about someone I toured with all of 2023. Both texts were about young men who took their own lives. I can’t begin to try to understand what either of them we’re going through to lead them to that decision, but I do know what they were like just before. Neither of them showed any sign of considering self harm. Neither of them gave any hints or had me worried about their safety in any way.
This year is looking rough for touring. Everyone feels it, you are not alone. The country feels uncertain, the economy is hurting, tours are being cancelled and postponed everyday. I had a huge one canceled yesterday and I will greatly feel the effects of it emotionally and financially.
I don’t personally know most of you that read these blogs, but if any of you ever need someone to talk to, I am here. I will drop everything and talk to you or find help for you. You can reach me at info@wetourconnect.com or in the comment box below. If you don’t feel comfortable talking to me, there are other professionals that you can talk to. I’ve listed some resources below for you to reach out to.
Please take care of yourselves. Lean on your community if you need to. We can help.
Hopeline
HopeLine offers caring, non-judgmental listening, crisis intervention and suicide prevention available over the phone or by text.
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Backline Care
Backline.care offers mental health resources tailored for music industry artists facing depression and other mental health issues.
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Amber Health
The Amber Health team consists of licensed professionals: mental health clinicians who have spent extensive time within the music industry and understand its unique environment.
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If you know of any other solid resources for people that need help, please post them in the comments. I will add links above as they are shared. Please share this blog or the links on social media so as many people have access to it as possible.
