Lisa offers us a unique perspective. She not only attempted suicide herself when she was 19 years old, she lost her brother, Stephen “the loveable rogue”, to suicide 5 years ago.
After living a life with emotional turbulence herself, Lisa was diagnosed with bipolar just weeks before Stephen died. Anger gripped her for 3 years until she found the mental clarity to notice the effect it had on her. She decided to put great effort into “separating herself from her brother’s suicide” – focussing on loving herself instead.
Lisa did this through removing herself from social media, expressing herself through singing and succeeding in work as a mental health advocate for others.
Lisa’s story reminds us how unique everyone’s story is.
Please listen with care and know there are people out there that can help and support you.
Within the UK:
Samaritans - Free on 116 123
Suicide&Co - Free on 0800 054 8400 Mon-Friday 9aam-9pm
Within the US:
Suicide Hotline: Free on 1-800-273-8255 or text 742741
Find Dr Sue:
For more resources: www.suicidegriefsupport.com
For EMDR Grief Retreats - www.EMDRGriefRetreat.com
