by admin | Jan 22, 2023 | Reported in the news
I’m sharing a story I was deeply touched by: Rebecca Lorch’s strength and her recent suicide. Rebecca was known as the strongest woman in America, the holder of America’s Strongest Woman in 2020. “On Dec. 18, 2022, while her mother and...
by admin | Jan 10, 2018 | Bully, Reported in the news |
Amy Jayne Everett was 14 years old when she died last week. Her father has said that bullying convinced her she had little choice but “to escape the evil in this world”. Heartbreaking and I can only nod in resigned agreement, in my experience there is too much evil;...
by admin | Aug 15, 2017 | Reported in the news |
Stephen Wooldridge died today. He a husband, father and an Olympic medal winning cyclist. He was 39 years old. There are many reports of his death in the Australian online news outlets. None mentions a cause of death, leaving to us guess. Sadly it is easy to guess as...
by admin | Jul 27, 2017 | Reported in the news |
Chester Bennington, who was the lead singer of Linkin Park, ended his life last week. His loss was unexpected and very sad. The reporting of Bennington’s death has been a bit surprising to me. Many have detailed the method by which he died, I believe...
by admin | Jul 17, 2017 | Reported in the news, Stigma |
I am saddened by the news that Jeremy Strode ended his life today. He is described as a career chef, someone who started in the hospitality industry as a dishwasher at 14 years old. The Melbourne Wine Room at the George Hotel was my favourite place for mid-week...
by wonderersheart | Sep 10, 2015 | Mental health support and community, Reported in the news |
10th September, it is World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) and I am filled with a rising sense of despair. The more I read on the topic, the more I shake my head, disheartened. I feel pummeled by the horrific statistics that try to highlight the risk of dying by...
