Kira Dickie

Kira is taking on the 20-hour challenge to support youth mental health and raise awareness about the importance of prevention.

I'm A Bit Nervous

I've slowly started telling friends and family that I'm doing this challenge, and the most common responses I've gotten is "Why on earth would you do that?" and "Have you ever been 10 minutes without talking?"

And my answer to the latter, would be no. I don't think I've ever been able to sit still and be quiet, and I certainly don't know how I'll manage to exist in silence for 20 whole hours!

I'm scared of the kinds of things that will come up for me. I'm only 6 months out from my last suicide attempt, and this year has been rough so far. I have lost three jobs, I had another tonic clonic (at work), I was almost homeless (and centrelink told me that I was lucky I had couches to sleep on), I got broken up with, and this all happened before May.

I'm scared of the fact that I've been unable to hold down a job, I'm scared of how unlovable I am, I'm scared that I'll never live a life of stability and security.

I think I will continue to update this blog, it could be nice to put myself out there in case anyone actually reads this and it resonates with them, too. Hopefully the entries can become more positive.

It Gets Better

Hi! My name is Kira and I died on the 25th of October, 2022.

I have BPD and epilepsy, and life has felt impossible at times, but I know for a fact that it can get better. I made an attempt on my life earlier this year, but I’m still here thanks to the support of my friends and family.

I am doing this because obviously suicide prevention is a cause that resonates with me deeply. Please consider donating to 20talk, to help fund efforts to support the people who are their absolute lowest, and can’t see a way out.

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Thank you Kira for being the one to stand up, share your stories, and advocate for this important and underspoken reality. Sending big love n strength to you <33

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Dear Kira, I'm very grateful to have met you and my day always lights up whenever I see you. I'm really glad you're here after what happened and you are the strongest person I know. I miss you a lot and I am definitely going to have another coffee from you again!! You make the best chai lattes!! I love you 🩷 Much love from Sabrina 🧸

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