A mother tries to make sense of her son's suicide
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This week Jane and Paul catch up with Durban-based journalist, Glynis Horning. Glynis and her husband Chris woke up one morning to the devastating discovery of their 25-year old son Spencer dead in his bed. Two years on, Glynis has released her personal account of loss and grief in her book, 'Waterboy' - released ahead of World Suicide Prevention Day on 10 September. In this podcast, Glynis talks through the devastation and agony of losing a child to a suicide. Through her own personal experience and research as a mental health journalist, she offers insights into mental health and suicide prevention. This podcast will touch anyone who has directly or indirectly experienced this ultimate heartbreak. Glynis' wisdom and insights are moving and extraordinary.
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