A Journey to a Suicide-Free Nation's Capital

**Trigger Warning**  This piece discusses suicide and suicidal ideation. For help in a crisis call 000. If you or anyone you know needs support, you can contact Lifeline 13 11 14, or Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636.Running for Resilience is a project in Canberra that recently set out the goal to have the Nation's Capital suicide free by 2033.It's Founder Matt Breen is one of the most optimistic people you'll ever meet, but the death of his father to suicide and then his mother's cancer diagnosis in 2019 rocked him.The group saved me in a tough time and I'll forever be grateful to Breeny and the crew for that, this wasn't an easy conversation, but one I think is as important as any I've had so far.