Fletch

Every 90 minutes, a life ends by suicide in the UK. This is precisely the length of a football match – the roar of the crowd, the tension, the last-minute drama, the final whistle and then the long walk home with friends still buzzing and alive with possibility. However, for someone’s family and friends, there’s no final whistle, no extra time, no next match. Instead, there’s an endless silence, a chair left empty at the dinner table, a phone that will never light up with their name again, and a future stolen in a moment of unbearable pain. Behind every statistic is a person who mattered – a son, daughter, parent, sibling, best friend whose light was dimmed by despair they felt they couldn’t bear alone. If you’re struggling, please know your life matters more than you might feel right now. There are people who love you, even if it’s hard to see, and real help is waiting for you. You’re not alone; reach out, stay, and there’s still time 💜

Depression isn’t always about suicide notes and pill bottles. It can also manifest as: - Cracking jokes or being the class clown - Not showering for days - Faking a smile - Overeating or not eating at all Please check in on your friends, even the goofy and funny ones who hide it best.