grief of two sons too suicide

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 In 2016 Diane became  a volunteer in local community group supporting others that had  family  members  die from suicide. Diane said " It was difficult to grieve from a death that nobody understood."  How does a family continue to live, work or even function when you lose a second child to suicide.    
Diane has  lost her second son to  suicide.
Her youngest son  Aaron at the age of 27 he  had depression after he had lost his brother to suicide.  words and what if’s will never bring him back.
She stated "I don’t want to be another statistic or example of  the role on affects of suicide. But  It is real it is damaging and breaks families apart.
Diane encourages you to" talk about your darkness and your personal struggles don’t let society put pressure on you to feel ashamed. "

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 Ms ROBYN PRESTON (Hawkesbury) (19:52): I update the House on my recent attendance at the 2021 Hope Walk on Saturday 13 February 2021 at McQuade Park, Windsor. The annual walk is about raising awareness of suicide and the impact it has on families. It was initiated by Diane Russell five years ago in honour of her son Jason, who died from suicide in 2015. Diane was also a victim of domestic violence and had to raise her children as a single parent. Diane has established the Hope4U Foundation, which offers support 24/7 to families and individuals suffering from grief and/or domestic violence. The assistance includes providing support and hope for those grieving from a suicide. I commend Diane for the very important work that she does and I thank all those who have supported her initiatives throughout the year.