I won’t face another year of it…

In this article published in 'The Times' on 1st November 2023, parallels can be drawn to 'Shy'. The lessons gleaned from the book's first chapter are particularly resonant.

Please find below the quote from its first chapter:

“… I just can’t … I won’t face another year of it, at home or at school … rather do away with myself, than carry on living like this.”

Times Health Commission: Suicidal children have to ‘make several attempts’ before accessing NHS mental health services - The Times and The Sunday Times

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