Natalie and Bruce had a long love story. They met soon after leaving high school, before getting married and welcoming two beautiful children.

But then something unbelievably tragic happened. At the age of 46, Bruce took his own life.

Words could never express the family’s devastation. Every year, thousands of Australians share such feelings of grief – when they lose someone to suicide.

Today, you can help provide support and compassion to people who are grieving the loss of someone to suicide – by making a kind gift to Lifeline.

Lifeline receives up to 4,000 requests for help every single day – through our free phone, text and online services.

On average, 300 of those people who reach out to our services are affected by grief after losing a loved one. “It was awful,” says Natalie. “I just couldn’t stop crying.”

Sadness, shock, confusion, guilt – people react to a death by suicide in many different ways. Whatever they’re feeling, no one should go unheard.

That’s why Lifeline needs to be there 24/7 – to listen with understanding and empathy. To do this, we depend on you. Please will you make a gift today?

Bruce’s death came as a complete shock. “We had no idea he was unwell as he was,” says Natalie. Other families affected by suicide often speak of similar experiences.

Many people – too often men – carry their burdens alone, while struggling underneath. But when someone shares their feelings with Lifeline, it can really lighten the load.

We need your help to offer this free service. Please make a gift today, so Lifeline can be there for anyone who’s struggling.

Your kindness will wrap support around families and communities going through the heartache of losing someone to suicide. And you can help end such tragedies.

Thank you.