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Angela Lee Pucci@angelaleemma Today is World Suicide Prevention Day. I almost wasn't here to tell you this story. Two weeks ago, I stood on a stage in Singapore and told it in front of a room full of strangers. Today, I want to tell it here too. In December 2022, I lost my little sister Victoria to suicide. Five years before that, I almost lost my own life too. It was my attempt to escape my situation. But now I know — this is never the answer. I understand what those feelings can feel like, because I've been in the dark too. Your life is so much more important than any temporary feeling or problem you're facing. This morning, in the gym, the sadness crept in. I was overwhelmed, and I couldn't hold the tears back — so I let them fall. My community held me, and helped me work through it. Through the tears, through the sweat, I was able to move through it and keep going. Some days are tougher than others. Today was one of them. Thank you to my tribe, for always showing up, for always being there to lean on, and for always helping me back up. Hold on to hope. Keep fighting. For your future self. Fightstory was born from the courage to be honest, to be transparent, and to share our stories — so that no one has to face their unseen battles alone. If you're in that place right now: 988 is there. Call or text, any time. You don't have to have the words figured out. For Victoria. For anyone still fighting. KEEP FIGHTING.
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@iheartdorks The struggle is so real ❤️🩹 my family and my team are forever healing from this battle.
@baret75 🙏🙏🙏💜💜💜
@anee_guru 🖤
@kityee.23 Thank you Angela for sharing your story, thank you for staying strong ❤️ remember we all love you
@richie_onblast ❤️
@kyleaddisonwright I cried so hard when Tiff told me about Victoria. I felt so bad for you and your family, but the thing that always kills me is feeling the desperation of that moment for that person. I’ve personally known 3 people that have taken their own life, one HUGE one I have always felt responsible for because I know now he was trying to reach out and talk to me but I was tired and in a bad mood. The interaction we had haunts me everyday. I could’ve done better. I’m forever sorry this happened I wish it didn’t. If you and Bruno need anything let me know I always got you guys 🫶🏾💪🏾
@wenosaur We need you at the Games🙌
@delhfujinaka Angela, Your "fight story" will scale n empower lives worldwide. Let's go!
@delhfujinaka Your fight story
@tedbourgeois 😢
@msairmciinniak ❤️❤️
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@dinarj I was a fan of victoria and i always remember her..
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@jeromewong13 Keep fighting 🔥
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@katschezirl 🙏🙏🙏
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@yodipset We will. I will. You too, keep fighting 💪🏾 🙌🏽❤️✨️