The family of a Glenrothes man who took his own life in Perth have urged others experiencing mental health problems not to suffer in silence.
The relatives of Steven Squire have spoken out as part of World Suicide Prevention Day, less than a week after the 33-year-old army veteran’s body was discovered on the outskirts of the city.
His sister in law, Chelsea Simpson has reached out to others struggling to cope in a bid to prevent further tragedy.
Speaking of Steven’s death, she said: “The numbness is still there. The pain is still there. There isn’t actually words to describe the pain and the confusion and the questions.”
And she had a message for others struggling to cope.
She said: “Although they are feeling sad and although this is the darkest time for them.
“They can see the light again, there is light there. I don’t want them to feel that they’re the only ones feeling this.”
“It’s really important for them to know that it is okay to ask for help, it doesn’t make them any less of a person.
“There’s always some way for things to be fixed.”
A fundraiser set up after the Royal Engineer’s death, has already raised over £7,500 since it was set up just four days ago.
Donna Smith, one of those who set up the fundraising page, said: “We would like to draw light to the issue of suicide and hope that this reaches someone who may be feeling like there is no hope and we would like to let you know that there is.
“Suicide is a permanent solution to an often temporary problem and your life has so much value and purpose so we encourage you to speak to someone who can help you navigate your journey.”
