When you sum up what the man had going for him it's hard to understand how he could be so depressed to take his own life. Very scary indeed but I do agree with Smokey rather selfish... P.s if Boston can't see your reasoning or can't agree basically your opinion is wrong! It seems it's not the done thing to have a difference of opinion..
You guys need to draw a line under this please. The thread is mourning someones passing and whatever the circumstances it is horrifyingly sad. Please do not turn this into a bun fight. I think there will be two camps on this issue and never the twain shall meet.
I'm not trying to argue either way stick, my opinion is for me and Chelsea has his. I respect other people's opinions. I just responded to been called simple minded and been basically told my opinion is wrong. Each to their own. End of the matter for me. I have no grievance towards Chelsea I've said my piece.
??? I didn't badge, I was responding and started it off with lets not turn this into a sour thread ( as to not invoke a messy debate or response like the one you just gave ironically haha ) !!
Once again, I didn't say anything to or about you badge I said in general the awareness of depression is low along with a lot of simple mindedness, as in the UK. You mis read completely bro the only part i said for people was the " lets not turn this into a sour thread " e.g. a comment aimed so you didn't take it the wrong way and we didn't have a lengthy argument or debate over it, which ironically the exact opposite happened!
Sorry if it offended you though Badge, but it genuinely wasn't intended, directed or aimed at you, it was just meant as stating a fact that in general depression is often swept under the carpet and gets a lack of attention / awareness and a lot of people are very snobby about it and confuse being angry or sad sometimes with actual depression.
You didn't offend me Chelsea ive worked in a prison for the last 10 years I've got thicker skin than that. My reaction was because I read your post (incorrectly as it turns out) as coming across as arrogant, ignorant and dismissive. You've explained yourself since and I apologise for swearing at you and for taking you the wrong way.
On behalf of Richard Woollacott’s wife Kayley STATEMENT FOLLOWING THE PASSING OF RICHARD WOOLLACOTT I would like to thank everyone for their messages of support. The racing industry has shown a huge amount of compassion for Richard and us during this tragic time. Richard was a much-loved husband, father, son, brother and friend. He was also a talented jockey and trainer who achieved many amazing things. Sadly, after battling with it for many years, he lost his life to mental illness. While nothing will bring Richard back, I feel there is more there could, and should, be done to help others. I have therefore established an online fundraising site in aid of three important charities in Richard’s memory: 1. ‘mind’ who raise awareness of the serious issue of mental health and to encourage people to speak up 2. The Injured Jockeys Fund, a charity close to Richard’s heart, which supports his fellow riders and industry colleagues 3. The Devon Air Ambulance which provides urgent medical assistance to the people of Richard’s home county Beer Goggles will run on Saturday (27 January) at Cheltenham Racecourse in memory of Richard. Whilst it will be a very emotional day for everybody, it is important that we celebrate all of Richard’s hard work and continue with his plan for this special horse. I’d welcome everyone to attend in support. The Jockey Club and Great British Racing have been hugely supportive and will pay tribute to Richard throughout the raceday in aiding these fundraising efforts. https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/SomeoneSpecial/RichardWoollacott
Maybe a decent read might help. It certainly wouldn't do any harm. https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/suicide/
The minutes silence was pretty poorly observed at Cheltenham yesterday. I think you can put that down more to the “type” that British racing attracts these days rather than the circumstances of the poor mans demise.
