On the 14th September 2019 the 6 of us (Tertia, Chris, Steve, Sally, Veronica and Guy) are doing a skydive, raising money for MIND charity in memory of Marcus and Tertia's brother Lloyd (Lloydie) who sadly lost his battle with mental health and on 9th October 2017 took his own life. Lloyd was the life and soul of their family. He was a dad to three gorgeous young daughters, amazing son, brilliant brother & brother-in-law, uncle, cousin and friend to so many.  Not a day goes by when the family don't cry over losing Lloyd...it doesn't get any easier. 

The pain of losing someone to suicide is horrendous, the constant feeling of guilt, that maybe you could of done something to change their mind. But the truth is, they made up their mind that the only way out is to not be here anymore.  How wrong they are....short term fix with long term pain. 

When you see first hand what mental health can do to your loved one, it's extremely tough and all you want to do his take their pain away. Mental health can affect anyone and a simple "how are you", "let's talk" is one step closer to helping them.  So, let's be kind in life, don't judge, be a shoulder to rest on, talk, laugh and live your lives to the absolute best.  At the end of the day....it's ok to not be ok!

Thank you for taking the time to read our story and help us raise much needed funds for MIND. MIND provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. MIND campaign to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding. 

For those suffering, don't stay silent....please reach out and get the help you deserve.