As many of you are aware we lost our Carl 2 weeks ago to suicide. Carl had struggled with his mental health and for many years battled with self harm and dark thoughts. As a family we always stood together and supported him. He medicated his depression had many friends providing a great support network ! But it's just wasnt enough...

I think what if he had someone else to talk to a person that didn't know him ! A person who had no judgment !

Maybe if I had recommended shout?

Shout is the UK's only free, confidential and 24/7 text messaging service for anyone struggling to cope with their mental health. Every 60 seconds, someone reaches out for support and has a conversation that could save their life.

SHOUT also support the theory that physical movement have possitive impacts on an individuals mental health and I fully agree.. a few friends of ours are currently organised a charity hike in momery of Carl!

Please feel free to donate to help support the shout team to be able to continue to reply to those text messages.