When We Connect, We Survive: Doc Springer on the Beliefs Quietly Costing Our Bravest Their Lives

When We Connect, We Survive: Doc Springer on the Beliefs Quietly Costing Our Bravest Their Lives

Will Schneider
Published on: 06/07/2026

Every suicide prevention campaign you’ve ever seen was built with good intentions.

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His Call Sign Was Villain. He Was Planning to End His Life. Then He Went to the Paralympic Podium.

His Call Sign Was Villain. He Was Planning to End His Life. Then He Went to the Paralympic Podium.

Will Schneider
Published on: 18/05/2026

Dennis Connors grew up in the mountains of Southern California. By the time he was 17 he was competing for USA on the national rock climbing team...

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