I nearly reattempted. I’m still in self-destruct mode, but their mental health team are going to try their magic wand this time.
Time continues to be a conundrum
I suddenly caught the smell of Conor’s aftershave, and thought “Oh I wonder if that was you?” Then I found another small white feather.
In Hell and High Water – There is a Way to Heal
My art is something I love, and it’s a way to heal. I do it primarily for therapeutic reasons as it takes me to another place and I feel peace.
One More Light – One Year On
Chester’s art was powerful, emotive, unique and beautiful. It never failed to make me feel intensely; I ache when I listen to it.
Nobody gets me
Nobody cared. I would cry myself to sleep, scream along to Simple Plan, but no one ever entered my room to ask if I was okay, and I kept sinking.
Mental Health Matters
Mental health matters, and I refuse to accept society’s norm of turning away because of fear and ignorance. There is no excuse.
Never Underestimate the Power of Simple Kindness
Never underestimate the power of simple kindness. It can make the difference between someone’s day being worth living or not.
The Trauma of Suicide
Our loved ones did not die of ‘suicide’, or the methods that the Press should be ashamed of reporting. They died of mental illness, and we need parity.
Psychotic Cycle – My monthly cycle and suicidal ideation
Life was beautiful. It was the last week of the month. I looked up at the top of the building and thought, ‘I sure would like to jump off that!’
The Danger of the Tidal Wave
Suicide rates have jumped 30% in 2 years in my country. We need a plan that does not put people in the position where they must hide their despair.
Start Your Journey – A New Chapter In My Life
I attempted to take my own life. My family helped me to see a doctor. I’ve started a new chapter in my life. If you’re suffering, please reach out for help.
Suicide and Mental Illness – How Many More?
How many more people need to die, before we, as a society, actually step up and address suicide and mental illness? We have to be the change.