THE consequences of a suicide are far-reaching, and while the tragedy means the loss of a precious life, the shock and grief also have far-reaching consequences for the family and loved ones left behind.
Caring for and supporting someone who has lost a loved one to suicide can be difficult. Many feel unable to provide support and struggle to understand the depth of distress.
That’s where local resident, Joy Chiang, comes in. She runs SOLOS (Survivors of Loved Ones Suicide), which is a support organisation not only for survivors of suicide but for anyone whose life has been touched by suicide.
Chiang’s SOLOS group and the South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) will be hosting the 12th annual ‘Into the Light’ suicide awareness and remembrance walk on Sunday, 8 September from 8.30am to 10.30am along the uMhlanga Promenade.
“We hope people will join us at Durban View Park (Marine Drive) for a short walk along the beach front promenade. We will walk to the pier where we will write messages on pebbles in remembrance of loved ones lost to suicide. Anyone is welcome to join us and walk in memory of a loved one lost or support awareness for this cause,” she said.
For more information about the ‘Into the Light’ suicide awareness and remembrance walk which takes place on Sunday, 8 September from 8.30am to 10.30am visit www.survivorsofsuicide.co.za or call 083 256 5993 / 083 652 0117.
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