Meg P

It has been 5 years since I last tried an attempt on my life; I wanted to take part in this event to symbolise this and help raise money to support others who are still in that place.

As a teenager, I never thought I would make it to my 14th birthday, now, this year, I’m having my 23rd birthday. Every year I surpassed the age I thought I’d never make it to was honestly scary, I never made a plan for my adult years. I want to support the teenagers who are years over their self imposed “expiry dates” and show them that it is okay.

It took a terribly long battle for me to get where I am today, with most of it having to be done entirely alone. It shouldn’t have to be like this for others, support for your mental wellbeing should be accessible and I hope by taking part in this event (and with your sponsorship) that it means someone struggling can access the support they need.