Man Up, Man Down: Standing Up to Suicide

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What does it do to you when someone you love tries to end their life

Paul McGregor's dad tried to kill himself, but survived. He went into hospital, came home, and got better. Or at least that's what people thought. A few months later, the battle continued. And on 4 March 2009, Paul's dad ended his life.

You're a young man, and your dad has just taken his life. How do you grieve Tormented by the question of why, you lock it away and man up. You wear a mask to show others you're coping, but you spend every moment you have alone an emotional wreck, wishing he was still here. You chase money, status, success, all as a way to distract yourself from those feelings. But none of it works. You find yourself feeling like you too, will end your own life.

Man Up, Man Down is Paul's tale of recovery. Taking off that mask and being able to answer the questions that surrounded his dad's suicide. If you've ever lost somebody to suicide, this book is for you.

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Paul McGregor shares his story to show others that it's OK to talk about mental health. He lost his dad to suicide, and chose to bury the grief and pain hiding how he felt and chasing what he thought would make me happy. But after finding himself deeply depressed and struggling to deal with the loss, Paul had to get help, and began to open up.g His mission is to show people that it's ok to talk about their mental health, to share his personal story and experiences and help others understand that speaking is strength. Paul has had the pleasure to be featured in the likes of GQ, Huffington Post, Sky News and Vogue.