For the latest Tameside news sign up to the MyTameside newsletter here Former soldier Will Mahaffey, from Tameside, was just 12 years old when his dad took his own life - and the devastation caused his life to spiral out of control.
Now he is dedicated to raising awareness about mental health and is sharing his story as part of Greater Manchester’s Shining a Light on Suicide campaign - to raise awareness of being suicide bereaved and give hope to those struggling with suicidal thoughts.
Will, 32, says: "I came home from school and my dad had taken his own life." Within a week of his father's suicide, Will's uncle passed away and his happy childhood of school, friends and caravan holidays was plunged into turmoil.
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