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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.
Marion's husband took his own life in 1996. He had taken alcohol and analgesics and died from carbon monoxide poisoning. Marion and their four children were shocked and devastated. They found support from SOBS, professional counselling and Noah's Ark.
Marion is a factory shift supervisor. She is a widow and has 4 grown-up children. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.
Kavita's brother was 30 years old when he jumped to his death. He had been feeling suicidal for some time. Kavita felt 'shattered' and desperately wanted help. She had counselling with a psychotherapist and found that SOBS was a 'lifesaver'.
Kavita is a housing benefit officer. She is married. Ethnic background/nationality: British Indian.
Dave's son, Ben, was aged 21 when he developed mental health problems. In 2003 Ben took his own life by crashing his car. Dave was devastated. He has found some help for his grief by seeing a psychiatrist and by going to Compassionate Friends.
Dave is a retired systems analyst. He is married and has one grown-up son. He had another son who died. Ethnic background/nationality: White British.
In 2005 Linda's 13 year old daughter took her own life. Linda and her family were shocked. Linda still feels devastated, but more in control, and is back at work. She has found help through a psychologist and has attended a SOBS conference.
Linda is a customer service officer. She is married and has a daughter. She had another daughter who died. 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.
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.
In 1996, Lucreta's daughter, Dionne (also called Dominique), jumped to her death. She was 18 when she died. Lucreta had no idea that Dionne had been so unhappy, and was shocked by her death. Lucreta has found support from friends, her church, her GP, and counsellors.
Lucreta is a retired civil servant. She is divorced and has one grown-up son. She also had a daughter who died. Ethnic background/nationality: Black Caribbean.
Margaret's daughter was in prison when she took her own life. Margaret was shocked by the news. The inquest found that there had been a lack of care while her daughter was in prison. Margaret found support from her dog, friends, SOBS & a counsellor.
Margaret is a part-time psychotherapist. She is single. She had a daughter who died. Ethnic background/nationality: White British
