SANDI | Grief, loneliness and blooming where you’re planted

When Sandi lost her brother to suicide, she didn’t understand how someone who was loved could feel that way. But when her marriage ended and she found herself alone during the pandemic, Sandi felt incredibly isolated and lonely, and she fell into a major depression.
A few years later, her son suggested she move into a retirement village. Initially hesitant, and mildly offended, Sandi has come to love her new home.
Read more of Sandi's story on our website: www.beyondblue.org.au/persona...
This story was filmed on Wurundjeri Country, and we pay respect to the traditional owners of these lands.
This video was produced by Good Grief Productions.
About Beyond Blue
Established in October 2000, Beyond Blue initially focused on raising awareness of depression and reducing the associated stigma. As our knowledge and impact on people's lives broadened, through research and community engagement, we added the key issue of anxiety conditions in 2011 and, more recently, suicide prevention to our core purpose.
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