In episode 30, Sara shared how it was losing her son, Billy, to suicide almost 3 years ago. This episode is Keelie’s story - Keelie is Billy’s sister.

Keelie shares what it was like from the perspective of being his older ‘protective’ sister and how difficult it was coping with Billy’s mental health difficulties.

We discuss how:

• hard it was grieving with very young children.
• Keelie was inspired to start a running group, which helped her find herself and cope with the loss.
• all-consuming Billy’s illness was for the whole family.
• Keelie’s family made the decision to live a life worth living.
• resilient she has become.
• it has affected every area of her life.

Please listen with care and know there are people out there that can help and support you. 

Within the UK: 

Samaritans - Free on 116 123 

Suicide&Co - Free on 0800 054 8400 Mon-Friday 9aam-9pm 

Within the US: 

Suicide Hotline: Free on 1-800-273-8255 or text 742741 

Anywhere else in the World:

Suicide Grief Support

Contact me here: [email protected] and we will see what is available in your country.

Or find me on Facebook - Suicide Grief Support

Or Instagram - Suicide Grief Support 

The links you need from this episode:

Keelie| Running 🏃🏼‍♀️ (@running.swimming.bubbles) • Instagram photos and videos

Run4Rene | A mental health community that runs.

Get running with Couch to 5K - NHS (www.nhs.uk)