You never know what someone is dealing with, even when that someone is an active part of your life. Lucy Edwards is mourning the loss of her husband, Adam, who died by suicide in Perth, Australia. Adam was grappling with the loss of their twins, who were stillborn in July.
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The couple was excited to be parents
Lucy explained to the Daily Mail Australia that she and her husband found out in February that not only was she pregnant, but she was carrying twins after years of IVF treatments.
In April, they shared on social media that they were expecting, surprising everyone with the announcement that she was carrying twins.
A devastating tragedy changed their plans
The Edwards were shocked when their twins were stillborn at 21 weeks. They held funeral services for the twins, who they named Penny Christine and James Robert.
The couple then took to social media to memorialize their children, writing "James Robert and Penny Christine Edwards were born at 21 weeks 5 days, two perfect sleeping angels."
Adam was secretly struggling to cope with the loss
While he provided support for his wife, Lucy, as she grieved the loss of their children, Adam was also suffering on the inside. He worked as a miner and was found dead at the remote mine he worked at.
Lucy was shocked and devastated
Lucy shared the news of her husband's passing alongside a photo of the couple consoling each other after the loss of their twins.
"To love Adam Edwards has been the privilege and joy of my life," Lucy wrote. "I don’t know how to do this life without you."
Thankfully, those close to her have rallied around her and created a GoFundMe to help with expenses.
Lucy is begging those suffering not to do so in silence
"Everyone who knew and loved Adam is devastated," she shared with the Daily Mail. "His legacy brings to the fore the importance of mental health for men," she said, making a point to mention the type of work he did in the mine.
"I hope no other family goes through this."
She is now speaking out to support mental health treatment for miners
Because of the nature of Adam's work, he was often away from his wife at his lowest points.
"I now know that sometimes grief and trauma can be utterly overwhelming for even the strongest people, and for many men, especially those working FIFO, reaching out for help is daunting," she explained.
"We need more understanding of the impact sudden loss and trauma can have on a person’s well-being. We need to ensure that men working in high-stress industries such as mining know that there is no shame or stigma in opening up about grief and accepting support."
