Tag: suicide prevention
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…
How many more?
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It’s another World Suicide Prevention Awareness Day. What has changed? Yet another person I love has been lost to this epidemic. I am so tired. Or numb, I’m not sure. And I cannot understand the persistent fear around talking about suicide. Not talking about it isn’t changing anything. People –…
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.
Why it’s important to act now: World suicide prevention day
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At the turn of Summer, the unthinkable happened. Someone I cared for – someone strong willed, adventurous and stoic, ended their life. Despite being a suicide survivor myself, I never imagined it could happen. Now, harsh lessons are being learnt.
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