Mum warns of 'silent killer' after daughter, 26, dies hours after happy video
A 'beautiful' mum with an infectious laugh was tragically pronounced dead just moments after filming herself laughing with her children in the garden.
Jade Roberts was 26 when she died a few hours after taking a video laughing and playing with her kids at their home in Knotty Ash, Liverpool. The mum, who was the 'life and soul of the party', was always putting other people first - but struggled with mental health issues.
Paying tribute to her memory, heartbroken mum Tracey told the ECHO : "Jade was absolutely beautiful inside and out. She was constantly worried about others and their problems and I truly believe that was a way of hiding how she was feeling.
"She was a fantastic mum and had an infectious laugh. She was the life and soul of the party and would give her last fiver to the homeless.
Jade 'adored' her family, and had a particular passion for cooking. She also loved animals, with dreams of one day becoming a vet. Tracey added: "I miss her so much and I love her. She gives me the strength and courage to do what I'm doing."
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The mum struggled with anxiety and depression (Family handout)
The mum had an 'infectious smile' but hid the extent of her struggles (Family handout)Suffering from anxiety and depression, mum Tracey previously described how she did not realise the true extent of the mental health struggles her daughter was living with. Now, dedicated to ending the stigma over the 'silent killer', the Jade Roberts Project has opened in Liverpool and provides help and support for those struggling with anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts and addictions.
It has only been open for eight months, and Tracey has been announced as a finalist for the Make a Difference awards after helping around 100 people with their struggles. Around 30 of those people have been in 'suicidal crisis'.
Tracey, a suicide intervention therapist, said mental health struggles are at an all time high with the cost of living crisis and lack of support. But open four days a week, the CIC (community investment company) aims to help anyone in need so they do not need to suffer alone.
Tracey Roberts and her daughter Danni want to save lives in Jade's memory (Liverpool ECHO)Tracey added: "To have this charity in Jade's name, it may sound daft, but it's a legacy for her and her children. I know she would've wanted me to help others and it's an honour to do that in her name."
A fundraising event will be held on August 5 from 11-5 in St David's Church, Childwall, to help raise awareness of the work the project does and help raise funds. Another will also be held on suicide awareness day on September 10 in Everton.
Urging people to reach out for support, Tracey said: "Please don't suffer in silence. Suicide deaths can be prevented. There's light at the end of the tunnel, and hope.
"I believe people who take their own lives don't want to die, the pain just becomes too much. Suicide prevention is everyone's business, don't be afraid of asking questions and saving a life."
Aimed at prevention, intervention and supporting families, the Jade Roberts Project has around 13 counsellors, all who are ASIST trained (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training). More information about the CIC can be found by clicking here. Anyone wishing to donate to help the charity continue, can do so here.
The Samaritans is available 24/7 if you need to talk. You can contact them for free by calling 116 123, email [email protected] or head to the website to find your nearest branch. You matter.
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