'We need to talk about suicide more openly - we have to talk about it in order to prevent it'

Sharon Ledwith faced tremendous grief after losing her brother Colin to suicide when she was just 20 years old. His death not only shocked her but also instilled a lasting fear associated with phone calls, a reminder of the devastating news she received. Now at 44, she has transformed her pain into a passion for raising awareness about mental health issues and advocating for suicide prevention, seeking to help others who may be suffering from similar losses.

"For years afterwards, I would panic every time the phone rang. Even now, when the phone rings, it fills me with dread..."

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