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February 24, 2025 61 mins

In this heartfelt episode, we dive deep into the journey of Maggie, who tragically lost her big brother, Josh, to suicide when she was only 15 years old. Maggie shares her personal story of grief, healing, and her mission to raise awareness about suicide.

 

Emphasising the importance of open communication, Maggie shares how talking about her brother's suicide has been a crucial part of her healing process. She encourages others to speak openly about their struggles and to seek support without shame or fear.


TCF Australia | Supporting Grandparents, Parents and Siblings after a Child Dies.


The topics in this podcast are of general nature, we are not licensed professionals, so if any of the content brings up anything for you, please turn it off and reach out for support:

 

 

Lifeline Australia - 13 11 14 - Crisis Support. Suicide Prevention.

 

13YARN - Call 13 92 76 | 24 /7 Crisis support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders

 

Home | 1800RESPECT (National Domestic and Sexual Violence Counselling Service)

 

Search over 450,000 support services: Ask Izzy

 

 

CREDITS:

Host: Melissa Alsemgeest

Guest: Maggie van Genderen

Editor: Robert Alsemgeest

 

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