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Gillian's father, aged 84, had an incurable disease. His motor neurone function was getting progressively worse. He needed constant care, and wanted an assisted death. In 2008 his family took him to Switzerland, where Dignitas helped him to die.
Gillian, a consultant, lives with her partner. Ethnic background/nationality: White English
In 1972, when Mike was aged 18, his father took his own life. He died in his car by inhaling fumes from the exhaust. His death has had a huge impact on Mike's life. Mike has done much to help others bereaved due to suicide, which has also helped him.
Mike is a mental health lecturer and social worker. He is married. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.
In 1981 Rachel's mother took her own life. She was probably ill with depression when she used a gun to kill herself. Rachel was 15 at the time and was not offered any professional support. Since then she has had some counselling, which has been helpful.
Rachel is a housewife. She is married and has 2 children aged 3 and 5. Ethnic background/nationality: white British.
Ted was 12 years old when his father took his own life by hanging. Ted's family found it hard to talk about it and Ted lacked information. He felt intense grief during that first year. Ted has found help by researching his father's life and through SOBS.
Ted is a web designer. He is married and has 2 children (1 grown-up). Ethnic background/nationality: White British.
In 1981, when Lynne was 19, her mother drowned in the bath at home. It seems that she took her own life. Lynne felt her mother had been let down by the professionals who had been involved in her care. She has found support from friends & colleagues.
Lynne is a university lecturer and occupational therapist. She is married. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.
In 2001 Susan's father jumped to his death. He was 78 and had terminal cancer and did not want to die a painful, lingering death. Susan felt comfortable with his decision, but wishes he could have had an assisted death so he could have died less violently.
Susan is a part time teacher. She is married and has 2 grown-up children. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.
