A website for survivors of a suicide attempt

“The epic story of your tomorrow can’t
be written if it ends today”

This website focuses on the true survivors of suicide

the people who have survived a suicide attempt. It seeks to acknowledge your pain and suffering, plus provide you with information and resources in one, easily accessible place. I am also a suicide attempt survivor and these resources are helping me on my journey of recovery.

 There is a silver lining

 

Over 65,000 Australians make a suicide attempt each year, with 3,144 taking their lives in 2021.

To loose even one life to suicide is a tragedy. However, in these sad numbers, there is a silver lining. Around 95% of people who attempt suicide survive.

Most attempt survivors go on to live a very happy and fulfilling life.

Yes, there will be tough days ahead where you will experience pain and despair. But please hang in there; like most survivors your future could be filled with bliss and happiness.

This website seeks to encourage and empower you, a suicide attempt survivor, by providing useful information and resources to help you on your journey of recovery.

 
 

I wish you success on your way back. Remember, suicide is not the only option. There is hope, love and happiness ahead. Please stay and give it a go.

 

My Story

I am 69, live in Manly on the Northern Beaches of Sydney and am happily married with 2 adult sons. I am also a suicide attempt survivor.

My story was published in the April 2023 edition of The Tawny Frogmouth magazine, which is circulated on the Northern Beaches of Sydney. A video clip of my story was also published on the magazine website.

Things suicide attempt survivors want you to know

  • They are your neighbour, friend, grandparent

  • They are fathers, mothers, brothers, sisters and grandparents

  • They are young and old

  • They are one of thousands of Australians affected by suicide every single day

  • They are courageous, brave, and strong

  • They come from all ethnic and religious backgrounds’

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