I have many experiences of grief. I’ve been to more funerals than I have weddings which is a deep shame. Everyone who has lost someone goes through the seven stages of grief; Shock and Denial; you may deny the loss or remain in shock for emotional protection. Pain and Guilt; it is important to experience …
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Why Suicide Isn’t Selfish
**TRIGGER WARNING** This blog post mentions suicide, suicidality and feelings and emotions attached to this action. There will be no disclosure on specific methods, means and if you are feeling suicidal now please Google your local Crisis Centre, hospital or if, like me, you’re in the UK, the Samaritans are there 24/7, 365 days a …
World Mental Health Day 2019: Suicide Prevention
It’s World Mental Health Day 2019 and this year’s theme is Suicide Prevention. EVERY DAY is Awareness Day for me and my fellow warriors.•The NHS, as wonderful as this institution is, is SEVERELY underfunded when it comes to mental health. We can raise awareness across social media, we can raise funds for Mind/Samaritans/Papyrus and the …
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World Suicide Prevention Day Thoughts 2017
Today is World Suicide Prevention Day and I want you all to take a minute of your day to think about all those affected by and lost to suicide. In 2016, 5688 people in the U.K. and ROI took their own lives through suicide caused by mental illness. The saddest thing is it’s preventable given …
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The Warrior Within 