Hey, before we get started, a couple of things.

First, our Depressch Mode merch shop is now open for business.

Hooray.

All kinds of things available that you can get in time for Christmas if you act swiftly.

Items featuring the name of the show.

And what has become a pretty inspirational tagline for a lot of people. I say it in every episode,

I'm glad you're here. A lot of stuff with I'm glad you're here on it. Seems to be a sentiment

that stretches beyond the show itself. I'm happy about that. It's a good message to send out

to the world or send to yourself. So we have I'm glad you're here slash depression mode shirts, mugs, hoodies, beanies.

We got blankets and note cards.

Depression mode sweatpants because folks like us sometimes need to just wear sweatpants.

You know how it goes.

Go to maxfundstore.com.

You can shop for depression mode items there or great stuff from our other MaxFund shows.

MaxFunstor.com.

Thing number two, a warning.

There is discussion of suicide in this episode.

Okay, on to this week's show.

Picture a chocolate cupcake with a huge blob of frosting on the top.

But the frosting is gray.

There are downcast, googly eyes on it and a little frown.

Might not be what you would pick out for, say, a six-year-old's birthday party, but it's perfect for the

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