When I was young, I lived next door to a man who served in World War 2. He had a heart of gold, would do anything for you, and yes, protect you to the end if he thought you needed it. He was also a heavy drinker, and when he went on a bender, it…

What is Denial? Google it, and it comes up with ‘Denial is a river in Egypt’. Seriously. But all jokes aside, denial is one of the many coping mechanisms we have that stops our heads from exploding when we are facing an event or situation that is too emotionally painful and threatens to overwhelm us.…

It was November 19th last year. Tami Nelson appeared at the Theatre Royal with her Kingmaker show. It was well worth waiting for, having been postponed from its original date due to Covid. The place was rocking, the theatre was packed, and getting through the fans was a challenge as I joined the throng headed…

World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD)is an annual awareness day aimed at raising awareness about suicide, to promote suicide prevention efforts and provide support to individuals who may be struggling with suicidal thoughts or have been affected by suicide. This global observance is organized by the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) in collaboration with the…