10/09/2026
Today is both R U OK? Day and World Su***de Prevention Day.
For me, these are not celebratory days. They carry sadness, memories and experiences that are very real. But they are important days for awareness, for starting conversations and for reminding people that it is okay to ask for help.
Su***de has touched my life personally. I have lost one of my best friends to su***de, and I have also experienced dark days of my own when I have needed support to step back from the edge.
I share this today because these conversations matter, and checking in with someone and taking the time to genuinely listen can make a difference. Sometimes simply reminding another person that they are not alone can be more meaningful than we realise.
Sending a virtual hug to anyone who needs one today. Please take care of yourself, and take care of each other.
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