A mother who has suffered unthinkable grief has urged anybody who is hurting to open up about her story.
Sabrina Dunbavin has suffered with post-traumatic stress disorder for the whole of her adult life, ever since her lover was ki.l.l.ed in Belfast. Sabrina has also suffered heartbreaking family losses, as her brother, sister, and cousin all committed su.i.c.ide.
On the other hand, Sabrina has urged individuals to not suffer in silence and to recognize that they are not alone. The 43-year-old, who now lives in Crosby, believes that coming out about her experiences would inspire others to do the same.
Sabrina’s psychological state has worsened as a result of her losses, and she has been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder. She claimed the losses left her “bitter,” and it was only her family’s love that made her live.
“You do believe that nothing else truly matters, and you want to care but can’t,” she told the ECHO. It’s scary, and even after all these years, I still feel alone in my sadness. I often worry whether other people understand how difficult it is and how bad I may fall, but then I remember my children, whom I adore. Everything I do is for them.
“Grief is traumatizing, and it’s often impossible to see the conclusion, but you simply have to accept it and keep going.”
Even though days have passed and she has the assistance and support of her family, Sabrina says she still feels “lonely in her own sadness.” “It’s important to reach out to folks and let them realize they’re not alone and that there are others who are also dealing with sadness,” she said.
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Sabrina began performing fundraisers for Mind, a charity that helps people suffering from mental illness, 3 years ago. On July 9, the mother ascended Snowden with thirty other individuals, all of whom had experienced emptiness and loneliness as a result of their loss. She said that individuals climbed for a variety of charities, including the Noah Foundation and the West-Wellbeing Centre.
Sabrina described the day as “a great day with so many tales recounted.” “We laughed and wept, but I hope we increased awareness to urge folks to seek out and realize they’re not alone,” she continued.
“When I was younger, I was fairly selfish in my own pain, but as the years have passed, I’ve realized there’s so much more suffering all around me.” We all mourn in various ways, but we should all support one another.
“It may be a letter, a phone call, a text message, or an invitation to tea.” It’s just letting folks know you’re there to assist them if they need it. It can only be a good thing if I can speak to that individual and help them stop feeling alone. ”
She claimed the excursion was nearly called off when the minibus operator that was supposed to transport them to Snowden rejected their reservation the night before. She said that a number of staff at Olsen House School, where she also works, rushed to her help by promising to drive the walkers to Snowden.