In part one of this series on physician suicide, Penelope and her colleague Dr Pam Pappas share their personal experiences of suicidal ideation. They chart the dark descent into depression and hopelessness they both experienced, as well as the turning point that ultimately saved their lives. A difficult conversation to be had, but both Dr Hsu and Dr Pappas use their own stories to educate, uplift, and inspire further conversations on physician suicide.