A is for Alex

A is for Alexicon

A Bereaved Mother's Promise to her Beloved Son

by Lesley Roberts

Publisher
Cherish Editions
Publication
Nov 25, 2021
Format
Hardback
Illustrated
No
Price
16.95
Dimensions
140 x 216 cm
ISBN
978-1913615475
Pages
166
Age
Adult 18+
Category
Mind, Body, SpiritSelf-Help

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Description

When a police officer knocked on Lesley Roberts' door on 25 November 2017, her life changed forever. She learned that her eldest son Alex had died by suicide - and she would soon receive an email explaining why. Since then, Lesley has spent years learning to live alongside her grief. Her memoir captures the trauma of losing a child, but also shows how she has moved forward and begun to learn to live with her pain, while trying to help others find light in the dark. Lesley Roberts' book draws attention to the not-so-common reason that led her son to end his own life, as well as the ever-increasing number of suicides happening in the UK and North America. The truth is, any parent could be in Lesley's situation, and any man could be in Alex's - and for this reason, this book is an important read. It serves as a guide for parents and those who support them in the wake of their child's death. But it also sheds light on Alex's story and can make other men in the same situation feel less alone

Author(s)

Lesley Roberts

Lesley Roberts

Lesley became a member of the club no parent wants to join – that of a Mum of a much-loved son who died by suicide. Lesley grew up by the sea in North Wales and has returned there to help her come to terms with her agony. She has written a heart-wrenching account of her journey through grief in the hope of helping other bereaved parents and those like Alex suffering the chronic pain left by circumcision. Lesley was a primary school teacher and is now Ambassador for ‘15 Square’, a charity providing advice and support for men damaged by circumcision.

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