1 in 5: From Bullied to Healed
1 in 5: From Bullied to Healed
Jacqueline DiPasquale
Ava: From Suicide Attempt Survivor to Advocate for the Underdog
31 minutes Posted Oct 23, 2020 at 4:48 am.
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The fifth episode of 1 in 5: From Bullied to Healed spotlights a story of inexplicable pain and incredible healing from Ava Marvel, a suicide attempt survivor and advocate for the underdog. Ava describes how being bullied for her physical appearance and eccentric personality led to her suicide attempt on June 17, 2008, just two days before her 17th birthday. She talks about how her suicide attempt was a pivotal moment that shaped the trajectory of her bright and beautiful future in social work. Today, Ava is finally truly loving herself for the beautiful person she is, inside and out, claiming victory over self-hatred, an eating disorder, and abuse at home during her childhood in addition to her suicide attempt. She is a living reminder to "1 in 5ers" who are struggling with suicidal thoughts and behaviors that they are not alone.