My association with SLW stems unfortunately from my lived experience as a suicide loss survivor

My association with SLW stems unfortunately from my lived experience as a suicide loss survivor. During the early days, a well-meaning acquaintance saw the agony we were in, despite the support of family and friends or the counselling we were undergoing as a family, and recommended we attend a support group session, organized by SLW. The kind souls I encountered there, be it the therapists or fellow survivors, helped me tide over the initial days and months.

Over the years, the SLW team has helped me in my journey of healing, with their infinite patience, empathetic listening and unwavering support. This last year, in an attempt to be more actively involved in working towards Suicide Prevention, I underwent the First Responders Training workshop that the SLW team has put together. I also attended the Survivors Day event organised by SLW and spoke up about my heart-breaking experience, in the hope that it will help someone else in their recovery.

Team SLW and the brave warriors and survivors I met there, you have no idea how much difference you made to my life! More power to you! May God bless you all always!

-Survivor of Suicide Loss