“We all need to talk honestly about these feelings”: Meghan Markle on revealing suicidal thoughts
The former duchess returned to the moment when she shared with the whole world that for a period of time she thought about ending her life. Now, during a human rights awards ceremony, she addresses the audience and says that the goal was to give others the courage to do like her
Last night the royal couple, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, arrived at a human rights awards ceremony to receive an award for their work against racism, and of course Markle did not miss the opportunity to speak. When she took the stage Megan returned to the moment when she revealed the suicidal thoughts she suffered from. “I don’t want anyone to feel like they’re alone in this,” she said.
She also added that it was not an easy decision for her to reveal her personal story. “I was in such a low place, I didn’t think there was any other way out. When going through something so challenging, we all need to be brave enough to talk honestly about these feelings. It gives hope and courage to more people to do the same,” she added.
“Most of all, it was important to me that people don’t feel alone. I think that sometimes this is the most significant obstacle. feel like you’re alone I remember telling Harry I didn’t want to live anymore. He just hugged me tight and said I should go get help,” revealed Markle.
Prince Harry also spoke to the crowd there and said: “My wife inspires me every day. After all, we live in such a world that sharing personal experiences is an act of tremendous influence. If you are in a position of leadership, this is even more important. Most of us have been through traumas, and together we can heal each other, through sharing and stories,” he concluded.
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