Someone you love is struggling with depression.

And you may not even know. That loved one may be on the brink of suicide. In recent years, the rates of depression have only grown and yet no one wants to talk about it, much less, understand it. Its stigma causes people to isolate themselves, creating an even deeper spiral toward hopelessness and despair. Haven’t we lost too many loved ones to suicide? You’re not a doctor or a therapist or a psychologist, but you want to help. But how? 

Call Me Before You Go offers hope, real hope with skin on.

Help your friend fight depression with this new book, Call Me Before You Go. Photo of coffee and book during a friends' coffee date.

In Call Me Before You Go, you will discover …

  • What to say (and what not to say) to a friend who is battling depression

  • When to practice Holy Listening and when to offer practical help

  • How five simple words could help save the life of your loved one

  • What your friend wishes she could say while she's struggling

  • Why, now more than ever, we need free strategies that work

 
 

Did you know?

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  • ° Depression is a common struggle.

    ° More women are affected by depression than men.

    ° Depression can lead to suicide.

    ° There is effective treatment for mild, moderate, and severe depression. There is hope!

    * Facts from World Health Organization, September 2021

  • ° Over 700,000 people die due to suicide every year.

    ° Suicide is the fourth leading cause of death in 15-29 year-olds.

    * Facts from World Health Organization, September 2021

WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING

“A page-turning call…”

This is not a book on how to rescue somebody, nor does it put the responsibility in the hands of the family member or friend of a person experiencing depression. Rather, Call Me Before You Go is a page-turning call that awakens ways in which readers can practice the healing art of connection.

—Sara Hunter, LPC, CPCC, EMDR

“A fresh approach…”

This book is a fresh approach to address the struggles of depression—through friendship! Part memoir, part how-to guide, the author bravely shares her own journey through depression, wrapping it with a bow of hope and infusing it with practical tips. Whether you or someone you love is struggling with depression, Ruthie's personal story and wisdom will give you hope.

—Meg Delagrange, Artist and Blogger

 

Meet the Author