When it came time to ask for help, the very idea felt ridiculous and selfish to Monica, that she wasn't worthy. This is a story about how we resist help, even when the stakes are life or death. This episode was produced and hosted by me, story edited by Camila Kerwin of the Rough Cut Collective, music from Blue Dot Sessions. Annie Gerway creates original illustrations for each episode. You can see them at <a href="https://www.2lives.org/">2 Lives</a> or on our social sites -- Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @2LivesPodcast. Learn more about becoming an <a href="https://www.organdonor.gov/sign-up">organ donor here</a> and find more information about <a href= "http://www.monicabrown.net/">Monica Brown's work</a> at her website.

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"We all have two lives. The second begins the moment we realize we have only one."

Stories of people who have faced darkness and how those moments transformed them.

2 Lives is hosted and written by Laurel Morales. Valerie Shively is the assistant producer. Pod art and website designed by Christian Arnder, music from Blue Dot Sessions.