On June 14, 2021, Jing Lin, the sister of Anna Lin, passed away to suicide.

Tune in on this special episode of Back At It as Miriam and Anna celebrate the life of Jing Lin, and how Anna has dealt with this unexpected loss and tried her best to live courageously everyday.

P.S. September is National Suicide Prevention Month. If you ever feel that your struggles are overwhelming and you have no one to turn to, please contact the suicide and crisis hotline at 988. No matter how dark it may seem, you are never alone. There will be better days ahead.

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) Intro

(01:26) Who Jing Lin is

(04:00) Her experiences with mental health issues

(07:14) The family dynamic before and after Jing's passing

(10:11) The importance of having a support system

(13:43) Living in Staten Island as an Asian American woman

(15:38) Jing's faith in God

(16:44) How Anna was able to cope immediately following her death

(18:40) Destigmatizing suicide and depressive thoughts

(25:32) Anna's view of purpose and faith

(28:25) The making of the film about Jing Lin

(30:11) Celebrating Jing Lin

(35:56) Advice on remaining positive while being vulnerable

(43:11) Tips on making friends, being proactive, and final thoughts