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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
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.
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.
Barbara & Colin's son, Matt, found his first job as a junior doctor very stressful. In 1992 Matt was found dead in a crashed car; probably due to suicide. He was aged 24. Colin & Barbara were devastated.
Barbara is a retired teacher. She is married and has 2 grown-up children. She also had a son who died. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.
Colin & Barbara's son, Matt, found his first job as a junior doctor very stressful. In 1992 Matt was found dead in a crashed car; probably due to suicide. He was aged 24. Colin & Barbara were devastated. Colin found help from friends and family.
Colin is a university academic and writer. He is married and has 2 grown-up children. He also had a son who died. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.
Steve's sister took her own life in 2006. She stepped in front of a train. She had had mental health problems for many years but was not receiving the care she needed at the time of her death. Steve was devastated. He has found most support from SOBS.
Steve is an advanced nurse practitioner. He is co-habiting. 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.
Arthur's son, Leon, had mental health problems. In 1991, Leon took his own life, in a fume filled car. This was a devastating shock to Arthur. Arthur helped to start the organisation, Papyrus, to try to prevent other young suicides.
Arthur is a retired architectural technician. He is divorced and has 1 grown-up daughter. He also had a son who died. 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.
