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Strength Meets Vulnerability: Men and Mental Health

During this time of uncertainty, we at the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention wanted to share hopeful and inspiring stories from our volunteers – those in communities around the country who continue to do amazing work in the fight to #StopSuicide.

This piece originally appeared as a Volunteer Spotlight Story in AFSP’s 2019 Annual Report
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James Purvis was inspired to get involved with AFSP after losing a loved one to suicide, and struggling with his own suicidal ideation. He speaks passionately to men about the need to confront tough emotions.

“I own a construction company, so there are a lot of – we look tough. I’m not tough on the inside. I’m soft as butter on the inside. My heart melts like butter in a microwave. I think a lot of guys like me are like that, they just don’t know how to be vulnerable and strong at the same time.”

Continue reading James's story
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To learn more about our mission and read other Volunteer Spotlight Stories, see our  2019 Annual Report
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