Faces of Fortitude: Behind the Lens

A conversation series that provides a safe space for survivors of suicide trauma, to share their stories of grief, loss and survival. This podcast contains adult subject matter and discussions around mental illness, suicide and ...more

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About the Show

A conversation series that provides a safe space for survivors of suicide trauma, to share their stories of grief, loss and survival. This podcast contains adult subject matter and discussions around mental illness, suicide and death, that may be difficult for youth and children to understand without the assistance of someone to help them process. The goal for this platform is to create communities of survivors across the globe that are helping each other across the narratives, creating a process of mutual healing.

Meet our Hosts

M Abeo

M Abeo

M Abeo (they/them) is a Mental Health Advocate, TEDx Speaker, Podcast host, Producer and Photographer from Seattle, Washington. In 2017 M started the Faces of Fortitude project: A portrait series documenting the images and stories of people touched by suicide in any way, be it loss, attempt or first responders. The project initially began as a side project to help M in their own healing of losing their only brother to suicide when he was just 26. In just 5 years it has grown into a body of work that shows resilience and fortitude of the human spirit, as well as the light and joy that can be found in the darkest of moments. Their goal is to create communities of survivors across the globe that understand the importance and power hidden in the act of difficult conversations and sharing our stigmatized stories - in the hopes of creating a system of mutual-healing. M is currently working on 2 books and a new gallery exhibit entitled, The Faces of Fortitude Experience.