Yesterday, I learned about a woman who tragically took her own life on the motorway near where I work. The news left me deeply shaken. I found myself wondering what pain she must have been carrying, and how heavy it must have felt for her to believe there was no other way forward.
I thought about her family, did they know what she was going through? Did she feel unable to reach out for help? These are questions I’ll never have answers to, but they’ve stayed with me, leaving a profound sense of sadness.
It’s a stark reminder of how important it is to check in with those around us, to ask “Are you okay?” and to really listen. Sometimes, just knowing someone cares can make all the difference.
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Thursday 11 September 2025 at 10:45
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Very Sad
I work with the Homeless at a GP Practice. It can sometimes get very overwhelming when engaging with the patients who are vulnerable adults with major complex issues.
It's very sad times at the moment.
I hope you are feeling better?
Kind regards
Sam J
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Oh Lisa, you are not alone. I recall an incident from four years ago that still lives in my head and I drafted something up after reading your thoughts. I will post it later this week on my own blog. Its a sure sign you have a deep empathy; a lovely quality that's so welcome in a broken world. Keep up the good thoughts also address this to Sam who has a similar disposition.