"Every morning, as I recovered my suicide attempts and the shame attached I'd ask God for one bit of wisdom to help me through the day. This is a collection of the wisdom he imparted on me.
-Mark A. Turnipseed
AUTHOR
Mark A. Turnipseed
My Suicide Race
Winning Over the Trauma of Addiction Recovery and Coming Out
Mark A. Turnipseed is a mental health advocate, wellness coach, and the author of My Suicide Race: Winning Over the Trauma of Addiction, Recovery, and Coming Out.
After years of battling addiction, depression, and identity struggles—including multiple suicide attempts—Mark found an unlikely lifeline: training for a triathlon. What began as a desperate act of survival transformed into a spiritual awakening and a new path to purpose, wellness, and sobriety.
Through the raw and redemptive journey told in My Suicide Race, Mark sheds light on the often-overlooked connections between mental illness, addiction, and identity trauma. His story offers hope to anyone caught in the spiral of self-hatred, shame, or the belief that change isn’t possible.
Today, Mark helps others navigate their own paths to healing. As a coach, speaker, and advocate, he brings compassion, lived experience, and faith-based tools to those ready to rebuild their lives from the inside out.
Praise for the Book
“You created hell, crawled through it, found your way out, swam, biked, and ran the distance to the beautiful truth about your Light... Well done.”
~Brian McNaught, top sexuality author and educator
Now That I’m Out, What Do I Do?
~Daniel Karslake, critically acclaimed producer/director
For The Bible Tells Me So
“...Mandatory reading for anyone who has struggled with addiction, internalized homophobia, or any other mental health challenges which caused them to question who God made them to be...”
“...One man's emotional journey from childhood to rock-bottom addict, you'll cheer as Turnipseed finally faces his demons ."
~Kergan Edwards-Stout, author of award-winning books
Never Turn Your Back on the Tide and Songs for the New Depression.