Tag: suicide

• Life After Trauma: Lessons I Have Learned as a Suicide Survivor

  

  On Monday 18th December 2023, Jordan faced a life-altering event when he attempted suicide but survived, leading to a year in hospital. Jordan reflects on his journey of healing, small achievements, and the importance of support. Despite struggles with trauma and uncertainty, Jordan expresses hope for the future and appreciation for life.

  Jordan Elliot Beaven

  9th December 2024

  General, Mental Health, Personal Stories

  Achievements, anxiety, Complex-PTSD, depression, Disabled, Healing, Hope, Life After Trauma, Life Changing, Mental Health, Mental Health Awareness, Neurodivergent, Recovery, suicide, Suicide Attempt Survivor, Support, Surviving, you are not alone

• Confronting Triggers: Finding Courage and Comfort with a Little Robin on the Rehab Ward Balcony

  

  The writer, while on a rehab ward after a suicide attempt, struggled to face the ward balcony due to anxiety and triggering experiences. However, a robin’s consistent presence provided a sense of safety and encouragement, enabling small but significant steps towards facing outward again. With support from an occupational therapist, the writer used distractions and…

  Jordan Elliot Beaven

  16th July 2024

  Achievements, Mental Health, Take this as a sign, Trauma Healing

  A Sign, Achievement, ADHD, anxiety, Autism, Birds, Chronic illness, Complex-PTSD, Courage, depression, Emotional Support Human, Emotional Support Kindle, Encouragement, Grounding Techniques, Mental Health, Mental Health Awareness, mental-illness, Neurodivergent, NHS, Occupational Therapy, Reading, Real Life Stories, Recovery, Rehabilitation, Robin, Spiritual, Strength, suicide, Suicide Attempt Survivor, Take this as a sign, This is a sign to, Thought Talk, Trauma Healing, Wheelchair User