We all know someone who struggles with depression, whether we know it or not.

It's something that those who suffer tend to deal with in silence, in the shadows.

But the organizations we are supporting with our annual overcoming the darkness fundraiser this month

are working to make it easier for those in the darkness to come into the light,

to find help, and to learn that they're not alone, that there are ways to overcome the darkness

and live normal lives. I'm evidence of that myself. I too suffer from depression.

Our goal is to raise at least 5,000 this month, but the more we raise, the more people we can help

to climb out of their own personal darkness. If you've not donated yet, or if you want to give

again, or maybe you'd like to grab the link and share the fundraiser on your own social media

and challenge others to give, visit WeirdDarkness.com slash overcoming. That's WeirdDarkness.com slash

overcoming. The fundraiser ends on Halloween, so please give right now while you're thinking about it.

WeirdDarkness.com slash overcoming. October is the anniversary of Weird Darkness,

and we celebrate by raising funds to help people who suffer from depression.

Katherine sent in a donation during a previous overcoming the darkness campaign and said,

I wish your podcast had been around several years ago. My brother would have loved it,

and maybe he wouldn't have felt so defeated. Rob committed suicide in October 2012,

leaving devastated family and friends. I hope this donation gets the help and support they need,

and understand others want them to stay in their lives. We all know someone who's been affected

by depression or suicide. And Katherine's message is the perfect reason for you to give whatever

you can this month during our overcoming the darkness fundraiser, where 100% of the proceeds

are donated to organizations that help people struggling with depression. You can learn more

about these organizations and make a donation of any amount at WeirdDarkness.com slash overcoming.

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