Cavan farmer Lisa Taite says she had to ‘be allowed go through it’ when her father took his own life.
Today marks World Suicide Prevention Day, with events taking place across the region to recognise it and raise awareness.
Lisa Taite from Virginia lost her father to suicide and says she never suspected he was struggling and she lost not only a parent but her best friend.
In this interview Lisa talks about the relationship with her Dad and the stages she went through after he passed.
If you need support please reach out there are local groups like Shine and SOSAD, Pieta House , and the Samaritans number 116123: