For Your Mind Boxes

8 people die everyday by su***de in Australia. 8 is also the number of attempts I've had that have landed me in a hospital.

But 8 is now how many years it's been since my last attempt.

I was about 14-15 when I first didn't want to be here anymore. It was a horrible feeling. One I tried to get help for many times before I tried to take my life.

Then one Thursday, after a bad day at school where I was ignored, hurt and isolated, I took it upon myself to try.

2 people found out and one ran from her house in the middle of the night to wake my family up to take me to hospital where I was montitored overnight.

What they don't tell you about a su***de attempt is the aftermath when it hasn't worked.

The pain you'll be in.
The fact that most people will be angry, hurt, upset and disappointed with you.
In my experience, sadly, there was no love or support.
I was treated terribly by the hospital and family.

The next morning I woke up in the hospital bed with a family member demanding to release me so I could go back to school. The very place that triggered me.

Thankfully I got the day off but had to return the Monday.

The other thing that they don't tell you is, if nobody knows, nothing changes either.

The triggers were still there, I still had no friends at school and still felt alone, isolated and ignored.

I don't think one person spoke to me that Monday. Maybe it did get shared around about what I'd done? I still don't know but all I know is I'd never felt more alone.

I think that's why I'm such a huge advocate now. Why I speak up, why I share my story with you all.

Because I know what it's like. All that For Your Mind Boxes is, comes from true lived experience. A path I'd never wish anyone on but one I know I do not walk alone.

8 attempts over the years that sent me to hospital.
8 years since my last attempt.
Have I struggled with sucidial ideation since? Hell yeah! Most days honestly.
I have a very severe case of depression which causes it, plus my trauma background.

But what keeps me going? So much now. I have so much to live for and SO. DO. YOU!

You are not alone. You have reasons to stay. You and I can have a successful, fulfilling life. I know it!

Welcome to R U OK? and Su***de Prevention Day 2026.

We've always had a lot of thoughts about these days and we know most of our community has too.

Since the change to add 'any' into R U OK Day, it has sat better with us.

Because sometimes people DO need the reminder to check on their loved ones, friends, family, work mates, neighbours, etc.

But it definitely should be ANY day.

Tomorrow is also Su***de Prevention Day, a day that should be spoken about more. Because so many people die by su***de.

So we want to help raise funds for those affected. $1 from all orders placed from the 10th to the 13th of September will be donated. Where? You decide! Come and jump on our stories to pick a mental health organisation to donate to.

And don't forget to place your orders these next few days so we can help change someone's life! Plus it helps yours too.

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*$1.00 from every order over $10 (in store and online) will be donated to a Mental Health Charity which will be listed here once our community decides! Any tips will also be donated so if you'd like to donate more, leave a tip at checkout.

So I've been informed by a few of you to expect a line out the door for these on Friday 😂

I'm here for it!

But if you do want to avoid potentially missing out, order them online now for click and collect on Friday and I'll save them for you!

Otherwise, good luck everyone!

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The Workbook has been sooo popular that people are already asking for a second version! 😅😍

I'm so proud of it and it truly makes my day when someone purchases it because I know they chose healing!

If you've got one, thank you! If it's on your wish list, thank you too! If you aren't ready for it yet, that's okay also!

Appreciate you all!

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Our baby and toddler range is growing!

Here's a little snippet of what we have, plush we have more in store and online!

What else would you like to see in this range?

You know what else is funny? How many people buy this range for their pets too! 😂😂 We are here for it!

Do we need a pet range now too?!

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One of our MOST popular tools in our store in this range!

We are hoping to expand it soon and would LOVE your ideas!

Comment or dm them!

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It seems people may have forgotten....

We are STILL and ALWAYS will be online everyone!

Just because we have thr physical store now, doesn't mean the online side is gone.

Our online community is so important to us and we could never leave you!

So just a reminder that we're still here in both physical store and online store and ain't going anywhere.

Be sure to support your favourite Mental Health Tools and Resources Store!

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First Workshop I've cancelled since starting them 😭😭😭

Both of us are very sick and don't want to risk giving it to anyone! So best to cancel as heartbreaking as it is!

Please refer to emails for directions if you were booked in! Sorry everyone!

How the idea of For Your Mind Boxes became!

Su***de is not a bad word. What it is an issue that needs help! It's horrible to feel this type of pain for anyone! So we are sending love to all above and anyone else impacted by su***de this month, and always. Because it's just an awareness month, but su***de continues past it.

Next week I'll be sharing my story of my experiences with suicidal ideation and its a heavy one if you haven't heard it!

Look out for it on our Insta and Facebook.

I'm proud I'm still here.