Suicide Prevention Australia

This story is told by SPA Lived Experience Network (LEN) Leadership Group member Hayley Purdon. She originally published the text of this story on ABC Open as part of #MentalAs in October 2015. Find out more about the LEN by visiting http://suicidepreventionaust.org/project/lived-experience-network It is so important to talk openly and safely about suicide but, if listening to this triggers difficult emotions in you, please talk about how you’re feeling with a trusted family member, friend or people at one of our partner organisations. Call Lifeline on 131114, MensLine 1300 78 99 78, Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467 or Kids Helpline 1800 551800 FREE. Outside of Australia? Find local support http://www.iasp.info/resources/Crisis_Centres/ #suicideprevention #livedexp #SPALEN