Thread by @JolyonMaugham

We’re @EachOtherUK and we’re launching our very first comic strip today on #humanrightsday2021.

We're doing a take over of @JolyonMaugham account to give you all a sneak preview of the young people's stories we’ll be featuring.

This is Tia’s story 👇 (1/10)

Please note that this thread and images contains references to infant death, bereavement, suicide and depression and may be triggering to some people. (2/10)

Tia's story started when there was a tragedy in the family.

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And because of this terrible event, despite having a big family around her, Tia found herself disconnected and depressed. She attempted suicide at one point. (4/10)

She experienced more distressing life events when a friend died by suicide and someone else close to her died. She was on all sorts of medications – trying a lot of different drugs over time but nothing seemed to help (5/10)

She found a group finally that made sense – and found connection through that group. “It makes you feel like you’re part of something, that you’re not the only one struggling in this way and that there are others out there too.” (6/10)

Tia values the fact that even though sometimes they’ve not been able to reach her – that she knew her mum and dad were always there for her. (7/10)

She was housed by the Castle Project which is part of @recovery_focus and @wetrarfmentalhealth and feels grounded, like she has a space called home. (8/10)

@recovery_focus Tia has found solace and comfort in community groups and in shared experiences. “If I could speak to a person who is feeling like I felt, in my honest own opinion, I would advise you to get help before it gets to the point where you can’t.” (9/10)

There’ll be new strips released daily on the @EachOtherUK website and through our social media – check out our Instagram: instagram.com/eachotheruk/ (10/10)