René Pérez Joglar AKA Residente tells Diane how he stays centered and creative during even the hardest of times.

For more resources on addiction or to get help, please visit: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline.

More support (via text) can be found at: https://www.crisistextline.org/

Additional Information on depression and anxiety can be found here: https://www.nami.org/About-Mental-Illness/Mental-Health-Conditions/Depression

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