You never know what someone is dealing with, even when that someone is an active part of your life. Lucy Edwards is mourning the loss of her husband, Adam, who died by suicide in Perth, Australia. Adam was grappling with the loss of their twins, who were stillborn in July.
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The couple was excited to be parents
Adam was secretly struggling to cope with the loss
While he provided support for his wife, Lucy, as she grieved the loss of their children, Adam was also suffering on the inside. He worked as a miner and was found dead at the remote mine he worked at.
Lucy was shocked and devastated
Lucy shared the news of her husband's passing alongside a photo of the couple consoling each other after the loss of their twins.
"To love Adam Edwards has been the privilege and joy of my life," Lucy wrote. "I don’t know how to do this life without you."
Thankfully, those close to her have rallied around her and created a GoFundMe to help with expenses.
Lucy is begging those suffering not to do so in silence
"Everyone who knew and loved Adam is devastated," she shared with the Daily Mail. "His legacy brings to the fore the importance of mental health for men," she said, making a point to mention the type of work he did in the mine.
"I hope no other family goes through this."
She is now speaking out to support mental health treatment for miners
Because of the nature of Adam's work, he was often away from his wife at his lowest points.
"I now know that sometimes grief and trauma can be utterly overwhelming for even the strongest people, and for many men, especially those working FIFO, reaching out for help is daunting," she explained.
"We need more understanding of the impact sudden loss and trauma can have on a person’s well-being. We need to ensure that men working in high-stress industries such as mining know that there is no shame or stigma in opening up about grief and accepting support."
