As you may be aware, suicide has happened in my family and the moment that it does it rips everything apart and makes you question everything, all of the time. The shock and tragedy of a sudden death when the only option someone feels is to opt out of life is hard to put into words. The trail of devastation is vast and as my sons have become adults we talk about that time and I can see them try to process it, their Uncle must have been in such turmoil and yet he was surrounded by love. At the time I found Grassroots and their website and honest, open pages helped me try to understand how to help my sister and my boys. I will never stop talking or sharing things about suicide and feel it is important to end the stigma that surround it.

 Right now, someone feels so alone, so helpless, so in pain, that suicide feels like the only option. With support and time, they could fully recover and live a full, rich life. Without it, they could lose everything.Their story is unique - their crisis is not. Thousands face this life or death situation, often unseen and unheard. For some, it will be too much. 400 people in the UK will attempt suicide today - 18 will die.Their deaths will rock our communities; people bereaved by suicide are at greater risk of suicide. The facts are clear. The need is urgent.Grassroots prevent suicide by empowering local communities. They help communities identify and support those at risk of suicide. They reduce stigma to increase help-seeking. They offer innovative, alternative routes to help for people unlikely to use mainstream services. Their training, anti-stigma work, and pioneering digital projects have helped save thousands of lives.Join me in keeping everyone safe from suicide.