Transforming Trauma Into Prevention: How One Life Changed a Family Tree

What if one act of presence could change the course of a life—and a family?

After a suicide attempt that should’ve ended his story, Bryan Flanery opened his eyes—angry to still be alive. What happened next is a lesson in what prevention really looks like when it’s done right.

In Part 2 of this powerful podcast series, you’ll hear how a knock at the door, a free meal, and a safe community opened the door to healing—not just for Bryan, but for his entire family.

We talk often about reducing harm. But what if prevention could restore identity, rebuild trust, and change generational trajectories?

This isn’t just a comeback story—it’s a roadmap for how connection, peer support, and faith can turn trauma into transformation.


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Listener Challenge:

  • Ask yourself;

    • Are we building systems that people can walk into when they’re at their lowest?

    • What’s one way we could make healing more accessible?


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