EP 16: Tristin Kate Smith’s Family Speaks Out / A Letter To My Abuser

Trigger warning: this episode involves the topic of suicide! National Suicide Crisis Hotline (Call or Text): 988 or 1-800-442-HOPE On August 7, 2023, Tristin Kate Smith, a 28 yr old Ohio nurse, took her own life. Shortly after her family found a letter she wrote titled, Letter to me Abuser. The abuser is the healthcare system and the victims are nurses. The response from the medical community has been overwhelming. Tristin eloquently captured what all nurses experience and feel. Tristin's father, Ron Smith, and sister, Sarah Smith join Nurse Erica and Nurse Jessica to share their story for the first time. While this is a difficult conversation, it is an important one. Nurses are committing suicide at unprecedented rates. Please continue sharing Tristin's letter and sending it to your representatives. And please consider donating to the Go Fund Me (below) Tristin's family has set up, so they may continue to spread Tristin's message and prevent future tragedies. Tristin Kate Smith Go Fund Me: https://gofund.me/6ab901e4 Help Us Keep This Podcast going and become an official Patron of Nurses Uncorked! Gain early access to episodes, patron only bonus episodes and earn the title of becoming either a wine cork, wine bottle or Grand Preserve for exclusive benefits! https://patron.podbean.com/nursesuncorkedpodcast Please follow Nurses Uncorked at! https://www.tiktok.com/@nurses.uncorked?_t=8drcDCUWGcN&_r=1 https://instagram.com/nursesuncorked?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== https://youtube.com/@NursesUncorkedL https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094678265742&mibextid=LQQJ4d You can hear our podcast at: https://feed.podbean.com/thenurseericarn/feed. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nurses-uncorked/id1698205714 https://spotify.link/8hkSKlKUaDb https://nursesuncorked.com DISCLAIMER: This Podcast and all related content [published or distributed by or on behalf of Nurse Erica, Nurse Jessica Sites or Nurses Uncorked Podcast is for informational purposes only and may include information that is general in nature and that is not specific to you. Any information or opinions expressed or contained herein are not intended to serve as or replace medical advice, nor to diagnose, prescribe or treat any disease, condition, illness or injury, and you should consult the health care professional of your choice regarding all matters concerning your health, including before beginning any exercise, weight loss, or health care program. If you have, or suspect you may have, a health-care emergency, please contact a qualified health care professional for treatment. Any information or opinions provided by guest experts or hosts featured within website or on Nurses Uncorked Podcast are their own; not those of Nurse Jessica Sites, Nurse Erica or Nurses Uncorked Company. Accordingly, Nurse Erica, Nurse Jessica Sites and the Company cannot be responsible for any results or consequences or actions you may take based on such information or opinions. All content is the sole property of Nurses Uncorked, LLC. All copyrights are reserved and the exclusive property of Nurses Uncorked, LLC.