Stories

"DMLive has helped me by showing me that people care about you when you have no one to talk to. I love listening to the show and hearing other peoples stories and hearing the advice that Dawson gives. It's helping teens everywhere and I think it is really great and thehopeline.com has helped me a bunch with problems in life. I want to say thanks to Dawson and his crew :)" - Emily

"There are alot of people like me that cut themselves to relieve stress. I was listening to the show one night and Dawson was talking to someone about it. It really touched me and I havent been able to touch a razor since. Thanks so much Dawson. You rock!" - Mercedes

"I was going through a really rough time after a friend died on the diving team. He killed himself and it tore my heart up. I turned on the radio and heard your show. Someone was thinking of killing herself and it reminded me of my friend. You talked her out of it and I thought that was really cool. You have saved many lives and have made a change in people's lives. Thank you for helping people. You are a hero." - Daren

"I am 3 months pregnant and I was scared to tell my mom. So I called the show and talked to Dawson on air. He told me that I should tell my mom the sooner the better. It would be better hearing it from me than her finding out by herself. So I sat down and spoke with her. Yes she was very upset, but then she gotten over it. Thanks for your help!!!" - Destiny

"I'm sure that some of you have tried suicide. Just know that your not the only one. There are several, like me. The HopeLine people talked me out of killing myself when I was on the verge of finishing it all. Feel free to share you story." - Alison

"Dawson your show helps me through the tough times whenever I feel down or sad. Your show shows me how good I have it and that a lot of people out there have it worse. Thank you so much for everything you have done for all of us." - Andy