In 2023, my world changed forever. I lost my dad to suicide. It was a loss that shattered my heart and one that leaves behind not just sadness, but lots questions, a heavy feeling of guilt, and an aching silence that I do not think will ever go away. In the UK, suicide is the leading cause of death for men under 50 and every week more than 100 lives are lost, with three out of every four of those being men.

But these aren't just numbers.. They're dads like mine, brothers, husbands, sons, partners and friends.

To honour my dad's memory I will be going up Mount Snowdon - the highest peak in Wales along side my partner Oliver and will continue on the anniversary of his passing every year. It's my way of turning pain into purpose, to be that little closer to heaven all whilst helping to raise funds for mens suicide prevention.

I am asking for your support, whether it's through donation, sharing this story, or checking in on the men in your life. - Every pound raised will go directly to Men's Minds Matter who work on breaking the stigma around men's mental health and provide the relevant resources to support men’s mental health and those at risk to suicide.

Thank you so much for supporting and together we can honour those that we have lost and for those that feel like they're walking through life alone

You can find more about the hard work that Men's Minds Matter do here mensmindsmatter.org or if you or someone you know are currently struggling then please contact samaritans.org

Thank you,

Charlotte X