
No one should lose a loved one to suicide.
But Hope has experienced that profound pain not once, but twice. First, with her dad Frank, and, seven years later, her brother Andrew.
Today, she can see some parallels between how they both spiralled downwards. She found out that they both sought help just once.
Hope wants people to understand how hard it can be to ask for help. And if it’s not available, they may not try again.
“Someone may only find the strength to ask for help once,” she says. “That means we have only one chance.”
Hope’s words put into sharp focus the challenge we face. She knows that some people can find it hard to ask for help, and she wants to ensure that if they do, that support is available whenever and wherever someone might need it.
That’s why it’s so important that Lifeline is there to support people experiencing personal crisis. With your help, they’ll be able to request help by phone, text or online chat—wherever they are in the country and whatever the time. So please, if you can, support Lifeline today and help someone find connection and hope when they most need it.