Tag: depression
A year without Charls: The grief, the guilt and the what ifs
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A year ago today, I lost my friend Charls suddenly to suicide. As a suicide attempt survivor myself, we were able to speak openly with each other whenever we were struggling and needed support. I was there for her, and she was there for me. I thought and believed she…
Merry Christmas to all hearts
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It’s nearly Christmas, and my heart is going through the motions. For the first time in ever, I’ve set up Christmas lights in my living room, and got teary eyed whilst doing so, thinking about family, and old Christmases with my loved ones, who are no longer here. If you…
Grief hurts
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The many sides of grief and their effects on the chronically ill A little over five years after my dear Ma passed away, I still often wake up with an aching in my chest, gasping for air. Like my Grampie, she frequents my dreams, and some days, like today, I…
Changing the narrative on suicide: World Suicide Prevention Day 2024
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Why do we need to change the narrative on suicide? Suicide is preventable and sadly, one of the biggest barriers to people getting the help they need is how we perceive and talk about suicide.
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