- Duchess Meghan: "Talking about suicidal thoughts is part of my healing process"
It's been three years since Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan gave a joint interview. Their last legendary conversation was with talk show icon Oprah Winfrey. But now, they've stepped back into the spotlight to discuss a crucial topic: youth suicide, often triggered by cyberbullying. In an interview with US broadcaster CBS, they spoke with host Jane Pauley about the introduction of "Parents Network," a support network for families affected by suicide. Meghan herself had opened up about her own suicidal thoughts during her time as a working royal in her 2019 interview with Oprah.
With her openness, Meghan hopes to help and encourage others to care for their friends. "I've only scratched the surface of these experiences, but I truly never want anyone else to feel that way. And I never want anyone else to have those plans, and I never want anyone else to not be believed," said the Duchess. "I think if you've experienced pain or trauma of any kind, part of our healing process, and certainly part of my journey, is being able to speak openly about it." Meghan also discussed a time when she felt she couldn't be left alone and didn't want to live anymore.
Harry and Meghan also spoke with a group of parents who have lost their children to suicide. Harry expressed concern that social media "can cost anyone" a loved one. Prince Harry and Meghan have launched the "Parents Network" to provide a safe and supportive community for parents navigating the digital world. Harry also emphasized the dangers of social media: "We always talk about the good old days: when kids were under your roof, you knew what they were doing. At least they were safe. But now they could be in the next room, on a tablet or phone, falling down these rabbit holes and committing suicide within 24 hours."
Their own children are also a driving force behind their initiative: "Our children are young, they're three and five, they're incredible, but as parents, you just want to protect them. Seeing what's happening online, we know there's still a lot of work to be done, and we're glad to be part of this change for the better," said Duchess Meghan.
Source: CBS
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In their latest interview, Prince Harry and Meghan discussed youth suicide and cyberbullying with CBS, specifically highlighting the introduction of "Parents Network" as a support system. Further, they shared their concerns about the dangers of social media and its potential to harm children, emphasizing the need for change, as mentioned in the CBS report.
