Summary: <a href="http://fountainsofcarrots.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/episode71.jpg"></a><br> Leticia Ochoa Adams’s vulnerable writing about her son Anthony’s suicide convinced us that more discussion of mental illness and suicide in the Catholic community is needed. We are so honored that Leticia was willing to share her story and her wisdom about this tragedy in her family. Leticia is a writer, mom, and grandmother in central Texas and you can find her blog <a href="http://www.patheos.com/blogs/throughbrokenroses/">Through Broken Roses</a> at the Catholic channel of Patheos. Her work can also be found in a new book edited by Patrick Madrid called <a href="http://amzn.to/2vCaFGh">Suprised by Life.</a><br> This episode includes some heavy themes so it might be one to listen to with your headphones and not with your kids. We get into some of the distorted attitudes Christians can have toward mental illness as well as the unique difficulties faced by families that have lost a loved one to suicide. Leticia shares with us about how her parish community has carried her family and walked with them in their grief (as well as reactions and attitudes that have been hurtful). We also briefly get into the issue of separating yourself or your family from toxic friends or family members when necessary. We really hope this episode will be meaningful to many people and we’re so grateful to Leticia for talking to us about such a personal topic.<br> Mentioned in this episode:<br> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Surprised-Life-Patrick-Madrid/dp/1622823737/ref=as_li_ss_il?ie=UTF8&qid=1500924286&sr=8-1&keywords=surprised+by+life+patrick+madrid&linkCode=li3&tag=fountainsofcarrots-20&linkId=be522cd55b53d10fc199cc261fdb2024" target="_blank" rel="noopener"></a><br> <a href="http://amzn.to/2vCaFGh">Surprised by Life</a> by Patrick Madrid<br> Connect with Leticia:<br> <br> * <a href="http://www.patheos.com/blogs/throughbrokenroses/">Leticia’s blog</a><br> * <a href="http://www.facebook.com/LetiOAdams/">Facebook</a><br> * <a href="http://twitter.com/LeticiaOAdams">Twitter</a><br> <br> Our sponsor: <br> <br> This episode is brought to you by a new shop, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/roseharringtonshop">Rose Harrington</a> (formerly known as Hatch Prints), opening on July 13th, the Feast of the Mystical Rose! The aim of this lovely shop is to have your walls call you to heroic virtue and to bring beauty to your home.<br> <br> There’s a beautiful new collection called Botanical Rosaries that contains botanical watercolor paintings of flowers that historically represent the mysteries of the rosary.<br> <br> <br> <br> All of the artwork and hand lettering are done by Katrina Harrington, the watercolor artist behind the shop and is inspired by the saints and historical botanical Christian meanings.<br> <br> All the Hatch Prints inventory (including the popular Morning Offering, Offer It Up, and Fiat mugs are still available and are all made in the USA, dishwasher safe and microwave safe.<br> <br> And don’t forget that we’ve chosen our next FoC book club pick: <a href="http://amzn.to/2sJlynU">Father Brown: The Essential Tales</a><br> <br> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Father-Brown-Essential-Library-Classics/dp/0812972228/ref=as_li_ss_il?ie=UTF8&qid=1499734328&sr=8-1&keywords=father+brown+essential+tales&linkCode=li3&tag=fountainsofcarrots-20&linkId=c0847b35499ad6bc299d719fdd367458" target="_blank" rel="noopener"></a><br> Grab yourself a copy and join us for an end of the summer episode of discussion!<br> <br> Come hang out with us!<br> <br> * <a href="http://www.facebook.com/groups/877665322268577/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Fountains of Carrots Raspberry Cordial Social Club on Facebook</a> (our Facebook group)<br> * Connect with Haley on <a href="http://www.facebook."></a>
