#MattsMessage
#MattsMessage
In memory of my brother, Matt - and the conversation that can save a life.
Why I do this
My brother, Matt
In 2012, I lost my brother, Matt. He saw no way of getting the help he needed, and sadly took his own life.
Since then, I have spoken about Matt all over the world. Losing him changed everything for me - it is the reason I do what I do, and why I am so determined to get people, and especially men, to open up about how they really feel.
I have experienced first hand how bottling things up doesn’t work. Too many people keep it all in because they think no one will understand, or because they don’t know where to turn. #MattsMessage is a simple one: you don’t have to carry it alone, and there is always hope.
“If you know someone who is struggling, please point them my way. You never know - it may make the difference, that makes the difference.” Andrew “Diesel” Bennett
Worried about a friend?
Help them have the conversation that matters
Supporting someone who is struggling can be daunting - you want to help, but the words are hard to find. Book a free slot with Andrew and he will help you prepare for those difficult conversations, so you can be there for a friend who needs you.
Your booking includes a free four-page support guide to keep. And if you would like to do more, you can chip in towards a #MattsMessage session for someone who needs it.
Book your free slotTalk. Share. Reach out.
You are not alone
lives were lost to suicide in the UK in 2023 - over three quarters of them men.
Behind every one of those numbers is a person, and the people who loved them. Talking really can make the difference.
If you are struggling, or you are worried about someone else, please reach out. A conversation today can change what tomorrow looks like.
Samaritans: call 116 123 - free, day or night.
Carry the message forward
The #MattsMessage Hope Fund makes support available to people who need it, funded by the community - so cost is never the reason someone goes without.