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Jenny's husband had had episodes of depression. In 2007 he was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Five days later he took his own life. Jenny has had support from family, friends, the WAY foundation and Cruse. Her baby is also a great comfort to her.
Jenny, a marketing manager, is a widow and has a baby aged 10 weeks. Ethnic background/nationality: White British
Patricia's husband, Andrew, had had depression for years. A number of times he had taken an overdose or tried to gas himself and then sought help. In 1994 he died in a car, due to carbon monoxide poisoning. Patricia found support via Cruse & SOBS.
Patricia is retired, having worked in education (special needs and literacy support). She is a widow, and has 3 grown up children. Ethnic background/nationality: White Scottish.
In 2006 Melanie's husband, Simon, took his own life while the 'balance of his mind was disturbed.' He jumped to his death. Melanie and her three young children were devastated. They have found help via counselling, support groups and the internet
Melanie is a barrister. She is a widow with 3 children. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.
Stuart had been separated from his partner, Anne, for 13 months, but saw her and their son regularly. He was deeply saddened when she took her own life by carbon monoxide poisoning in 2005. He feels isolated but has found help for his grief in many ways.
Stuart is a project manager. He was widowed and has 1 child. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.
Paula's husband had been depressed for a number of years. In 2005 he took his own life by hanging. This was a huge shock to Paula. She had weekly counselling for 6 months. Since then she has also found the WAY foundation very helpful and supportive.
Paula is an interpreter/translator. She is a widow and has 2 children. Ethnic background/nationality: White British
Dolores husband, Steve, developed mental health problems soon after their baby was born. He fell from a bridge in 2005 and died soon afterwards. Dolores felt distraught and very sad. She has found help though a psychologist, and SOBS, and web sites.
Dolores is a senior mental health worker. She is a widow, with 1 child. Ethnic background/nationality: White Scottish.
Jacqui's husband, Mike, had had mental health problems for some time. In 2006 Jacqui came home to find that Mike had died by suicide. He had hung himself. Jacqui has had counselling and has started her own email support group, Widowed by Suicide Support.
Jacqui is an administrator. She is a widow with 2 teenage children. Ethnic background/nationality: White British
In June 2006 Stephen returned home to find his wife, Gill, hanging in the hallway. She had been diagnosed with severe depression. Stephen found help from family, friends & Cruse. His daughters have been helped by the Charity, See Saw.
Stephen is a company director. He was widowed and has 2 children. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.
Lucy's partner, Darrell, committed suicide in 2005. He drove his car in front of a train. He had been depressed but his suicide was a complete shock to Lucy. She has found support through family and friends and via an online group, Widowed by Suicide.
Lucy is an employee support officer. She is single. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.
