High Alert

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode discusses suicide and its affects
on a community.
To say the residents of Corryong have been doing it tough since
the bushfires would be an understatements.  If you've been
listening to the podcast you would have been with us through it
all; bushfires, lockdown(S) and the flow on affects of
life.
What we haven's shared with you is the brutal and heartbreaking
reality of the current state of events in Corryong. 
If you dont know, Corryong is the gorgeous home of The Man From
Snowy River on the border of VIC and NSW with a population of
approx 1200. Small. Everyone knows everyone. If you visit,
everyone knows you're a tourist. 
It's hard to even write this because it becomes more of a
reality... but that's exactly why we should. Over the past 14
months Corryong have lost three young lives to suicide. THREE. In
14 months! They've also experienced 2 tragic deaths in that time
of, again, young members of their community. 
Given her passion for serving her community, Bec really wanted to
open up a conversation about this and we both wanted to raise
awareness to what is going on as well as some new information we
learned about suicide, what to look out for and how we can
help.  We have both grown up with close friends who
experienced mental health issues and its only now, as adults, we
realise how much we took on. We're hoping that talking about that
will start a conversation with people currently going through it,
their kids, their friends and anyone who needs it. 
Let's be clear, there is no 'outcome' to this weeks episode. Its
talking, feeling and walking through it together. You wont
'enjoy' it. Some of it will be tough to listen to. But its
important. So important. 
If you or anyone you know is suffering please call LIFELINE on 13
11 14 
Love and hugs, 
A


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