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Breaking down the barriers Mother bereaved by suicide organises mental health event Emily Ireland You cannot heal what is hidden. That’s the biggest thing Masterton’s Gael De Hertog has learned in her bereavement journey after she lost her son Aaron to suicide in December, 2016. Another thing she has learned is that everyone’s journey in life is different, but that there is always hope from kindness – something she believes there’s not enough of in this world. “Statistically, we have a high rate of suicide in Wairarapa. “I would like to see it drop – I wouldn’t like anyone to go through the grief I have experienced.” Gael hopes to open up conversations about mental health through an evening with Kiwi professional speaker and award-winning singer-songwriter Julia Grace at the Wairarapa College hall. The all-ages event will be held at 7pm on August 10 and entry is by koha. “Julia Grace is a teacher by profession,
but her passion is as a mental wellness advocate,” Gael said. “She has a passion for spreading a message of hope and inspiration through her own life journey.” Julia Grace’s first album “juliagrace”, received the Tui Award for Best Gospel/Christian Album at the New Zealand Music Awards in 2006. She has since released Beautiful Survivor (2010), It Is Well E.P (2013), and Girl On The Kitchen Floor (2016). Julia Grace had been chosen for the event because of the message of hope she shared while exploring serious topics including her own journey of crisis and depression. “I want to help to bring an understanding and awareness Continued on page 3
Gael De Hertog has organised a mental health awareness event featuring singer-songwriter Julia Grace at the Wairarapa College Hall on August 10 at 7pm. PHOTO/EMILY IRELAND
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