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New Zealander Linda Collins has lived every parent's worst nightmare - the death by suicide of her 17-year-old daughter.
Her life was shattered when she woke one Monday morning to find her daughter Victoria's bed in their Singapore apartment was empty.
In the weeks and months that followed, Linda and her husband Malcolm McLeod would learn more about their daughter through her journals, piecing together her unhappiness and increased fixation with committing suicide.
Linda has written a book about what happened called Loss Adjustment, which she hopes will open up a conversation about suicide.
If you or someone you know is affected by this story, you can get more information on the Mental Health Foundation's website - or by calling Healthline on 0800 611 116.
Here are some support options:
- Lifeline: 0800 543 354 - available 24/7
- Suicide Crisis Helpline: 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO) - available 24/7
- Youthline: 0800 376 633
- Samaritans: 0800 726 666 - available 24/7
- Kidsline: 0800 543 754 - available 24/7
- Whatsup: 0800 942 8787 - 1pm to 10pm weekdays, 3pm to 10pm weekends
- Depression Helpline: 0800 111 757 - available 24/7
