“it’s okay to not be okay, but it’s not okay to just do nothing about it, because that’s when you’re going to get yourself into trouble.” –Zach TidwellIn part two of this conversation, Zach and I dive head-first into the traumatic day he attempted to commit suicide; explore what it was like learning about, and adjusting to, his permanent blindness and partial deafness and the unorthodox rehab process he went through; discuss the challenges that surround suicide prevention, including the genetic pre-disposition as well as the “normal” outward look those experiencing deep-rooted depression often times display; and emphasize how powerful being open to talking about your situation can be.Then, we explore the unexpected transition he took from a CNA to a coder; talk about the roadblocks that exist when it comes to digital accessibility; and dive into his journey to publishing his first Apple App Store game, Zanagrams.

ResourcesDownload ZanagramsExercise your brain during your downtime with this new unique twist on word-puzzles you’ve come to know and love.Each puzzle contains six clues you’ll aim to find the one-word answers for. Each answer is broken-up into groups of two or three letters, presented as buttons in the lower portion of your screen, and jumbled for your brain-teasing enjoyment. Try to spell out each of the answers in the puzzle by tapping buttons to add them to your spelling.

988 Suicide and Crisis LifelineWe can all help prevent suicide. The 988 Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States. Dial 988 and press 1 if you are a veteran in crisis.