In life, our only real regrets are about the things that we didn’t do. So be brave and just do it. Embrace life and everything that comes with it.
Stepping out on a ledge
I nearly didn’t ask for help – it could have been too late. Now I’m raising awareness and helping make changes at work – new ways to support people.
How borderline personality disorder affects me
Intense panic and fear that your loved ones don’t like you and could leave you randomly at any moment. People-pleasing, rash decisions, terror, confusion.
The Day My Life Blew Apart
I was driving at about 125 mph. No intention of ever reaching home. Rational thought had left me. I could turn the wheel hard and tip the car over.
Construction Industry – shocking facts you may not know
From April 2015 to April 2016 there were just over 40 workplace accident fatalities. But over 400 deaths by suicide of construction workers.
But that would be a lie
In the depths of grief, I represented my family at the inquest and fought for justice after my Dad’s suicide. We needed a truthful verdict.
Born in #MeToo Beautiful Girls
Them all these beautiful girls / They only wanna do the work / But you have them suicidal, suicidal / When your hand slithers over…
Feeling alone – Why is it…
Why is it that because I can put on a smile and say ‘I’m fine’, no one actually knows that I’m not okay? Why am I feeling alone?
The mental health system
The mental health system has let me and my family down badly, and I count myself lucky to be here, and to even be writing this article.
*Trigger Warning* Fighting the urge to stop fighting
I fight for my rights, I fight for my dreams. Yet the world fights against me and complains when I scream! Fighting the urge to stop fighting.
When suicide isn’t about wanting to die
I wanted the pain to stop – it wasn’t always about wanting to die. I’m recovering now. I don’t always have to be happy, and that’s ok.
At 23, I almost succeeded in killing myself….
I was afraid to talk about mental health – I thought my friends and family would abandon me. But after my suicide attempt, we all support each other.