Our lives were turned upside down when our son attempted suicide. We did not know where to turn to for help. Someone suggested Suicide Awareness & Support Group. From then, with a lot of hard and persistent work, they taught us a family how to communicate with each other so as to alleviate the stress we were under.

Our son was using drugs, self-harming, suffered with low self-esteem and self-loathing. He also had mental health issues and was attending his GP and on medication. His relationship broke down, where there was a child involved and contact became an issue. SASG were able to support and guide us, referring us to the appropriate agencies to deal with the different issues.

SASG created a programme for our family which entailed like skill training, setting boundaries, communication skills, setting goals with realistic expectations, self-advocacy, the importance of self-care and enhancing self-worth.

Through this work we are now stronger as a family, our son is now engaged with SASG and other agencies, which have helped him to gain qualifications and more importantly increase his resilience. We feel more able to talk to him and are more confident in dealing with solicitors, doctors, social workers and other professionals who we come into contact with.

Our experience with Suicide Awareness & Support Group has been positive and beneficial in helping us to regain control of our lives, and has instilled hope in our son that life is worth living, and that talking helps to give you a different perspective on how to deal with difficulties when they arise in your life.