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October 18, 2016

The Power of Story in Preventing Suicide

Billy was a teen in our church youth group in Nashville. He seemed a happy-go-lucky...

September 2016

September 27, 2016

A Book for Anyone Affected by Suicide, Addiction, or Abuse

I'm honored to have my book reviewed on Good Men Project this week! Juana Garcia...

September 22, 2016

How to Help Me Prevent Suicide for Less than $3

I am Steve Austin, author of the Amazon best-seller, From Pastor to a Psych Ward....

September 16, 2016

Amazon is Giving Away 10 Copies of My Book Right Now!

Suicide Prevention Month lasts another two weeks and I'm pumped to tell you that I've...

September 15, 2016

They Never Found My Suicide Notes

How can you apologize for the wrong you’re about to commit? How can you possibly...

September 10, 2016

6 Amazing Things I Would Have Missed if I Died By Suicide

Contrary to popular belief, not everyone who attempts suicide has lived the life of a...

September 09, 2016

3 Easy Ways to Win a Copy of My Book!

Today's post includes 7 awesome reviews of my brand-new book, plus 3 super easy ways...

September 08, 2016

How a Suicide Attempt Saved My Life

Recovery is a long road. There’s counseling, intense therapy, new meds, and lots and lots...

September 07, 2016

3 Life Lessons I Learned on a Psych Ward

It’s been four years since my suicide attempt. For the longest time, I thought my...

September 04, 2016

A Suicide Attempt is Where My Life Begins: Watch the Video!

I was a pastor who ended up in a psych ward. But abuse, addiction, and...

September 03, 2016

Get Your Copy of “From Pastor to a Psych Ward” Today!

Where I come from, mental illness is considered to be a form of demon possession....

September 01, 2016

To the Person Who just Failed a Suicide Attempt: Grace has Found You

I know you. I guess I should say I knew you. It seems like a...