Stephen Clifton, aka Mouse. Applause on the 2nd minute on Saturday

[Carlton Blade]

Mouse was my friend and he leaves behind a very young family. It's devastatingly sad and I don't understand it. He was the nicest and pretty much best of all of us. If you've got problems, talk

 

[YorkBlade]

This is a great idea and I will be applauding on 2 minutes for mouse and as a way of demonstrating to everyone suffering with mental health that many people DO care.

 

[Corkblade]

Just picked up on this,so sad didn't know the chap but my heart and best wishes goes to all his family and friends at this time. People talk to each other that's what's needed . RIP

 

[mattbianco1]

Knew Mouse from school, never really talked to him, it was always one of those nods to eachother.

I'm just connecting the dots but is this the death in the Woods at Frecheville? I heard Mouse had died and the police put out a statement about the frecheville one but no name. Just put 2 n 2 together.

 

[Carlton Blade]

Knew Mouse from school, never really talked to him, it was always one of those nods to eachother.

I'm just connecting the dots but is this the death in the Woods at Frecheville? I heard Mouse had died and the police put out a statement about the frecheville one but no name. Just put 2 n 2 together.

It is

 

[Greasy Chap Butty]

So sad to hear about anybody getting to this. So important we all look out for each other and don't be afraid to feel awkward saying something to help somebody.
Thoughts to his family and friends.

What is the significance of '2' ?

 

[John Street West Terrace]

Mouse was my friend and he leaves behind a very young family. It's devastatingly sad and I don't understand it. He was the nicest and pretty much best of all of us. If you've got problems, talk

Sorry for your loss CB , very sad news our thoughts are with you at this difficult time

 

[singaporeblade]

Mouse was my friend and he leaves behind a very young family. It's devastatingly sad and I don't understand it. He was the nicest and pretty much best of all of us. If you've got problems, talk

Sad news Carlton. I despair to think that someone can be so low and can't talk to anyone about it. I feel for you and everyone else left to pick up the pieces.

 

[Davalon]

Really sad and feels like it's happening more and more (I've no idea if it is).

Three lads I went to school with have all left us this way in the last 18 months.

RIP.

 

[Blad]

God bless Mouse. Anyone having problems please talk to someone, no matter how much pain you are in, the pain will be ten fold for those left behind. Please speak to someone.

 

[Torrix1889]

Devastating for his young family and friends. What a crying shame, this is happening more and more often to apparently healthy and happy people but you just never know what happens behind closed doors.

As someone who suffers with addiction, depression and other mental health issues I like to think I know what these guys are going through but thankfully I have never got to the stage where I have thought about ending my life so maybe I don't. I spoke to people and got the help I needed, (and I am still getting that help) so count myself incredibly lucky. Please if there is any of you or your family or friends that you know are struggling reach out, ask for help, there's no shame in it.

RIP Blade, I shall be joining in on minute 2 in your memory.

 

[chipsncake]

RIP fellow Blade

 

[Rodley]

RIP fellow Blade

 

[Weston blade]

Heartbreaking news like many people have already said look around you and see if you notice anything different with family friends neighbours and just strike up a conversation with them.I suffer with mental health issues and always will but once we reach out to other people and explain what we are thinking. People being to help. RIP mouse

 

[Blade.com]

Heartbreaking news like many people have already said look around you and see if you notice anything different with family friends neighbours and just strike up a conversation with them.I suffer with mental health issues and always will but once we reach out to other people and explain what we are thinking. People being to help. RIP mouse

That's the secret, noticing early and picking up on the signs, don't just think " what's up with them" ask before it gets to the point of not talking. RIP and condolences to his family and friends .

 

[diode_blade]

Heartbreaking news like many people have already said look around you and see if you notice anything different with family friends neighbours and just strike up a conversation with them.I suffer with mental health issues and always will but once we reach out to other people and explain what we are thinking. People being to help. RIP mouse

Very Sad news, RIP Mouse.

I can totally echo your sentiments Weston, been on that long dark road a few times, just talk to someone, even if you have no practical advice for a friend who is at a low point and not well, just having someone to listen to them will start hopefully a healing process.

 

[ISZA ⚔️]

He was a good lad, always spoke about United with me when he saw me. Went on a stag do to Prague with him and he was at the forefront of all the fun and frolics. A sad and devastating loss.

Don’t be too proud or ashamed to tell someone how low you feel. If your partner and family know, tell someone outside your family. It can save your life and also help your loved ones with their efforts to help you get and feel better

 

[KenT]

God bless you Mouse.

 

[cc1]

The pain that suicide leaves behind is unbearable, best wishes to family and all who knew him.

 

[Mojo]

My condolences for your loss. RIP Blade

 

[Ainsley Harriott]

The pain that suicide leaves behind is unbearable, best wishes to family and all who knew him.

Speaking from very close experience, the pain does subside. It comes back on birthdays and Christmas and other such dates, and it comes in waves. Other times you find yourself thinking of them and smiling, almost laughing at times. It's strange. Everyone deals with it differently of course. I'm glad and proud that I knew my cousin as long as I did. And I'm sure Mouse's friends will feel the same.

I'm going before I start crying again

 

[Weston blade]

Having read all the heartfelt messages on here today from us fellow blade's. It has become apparent to me how mental health is becoming a very serious issues amongst us all. Whether you suffer with it or know someone who is suffering with it. Maybe it time for us to set out a forum on here. So we can post our loneliness and vulnerability feelings and then we can all rally around each other. It may save one of us one day.

 

[Weston blade]

Speaking from very close experience, the pain does subside. It comes back on birthdays and Christmas and other such dates, and it comes in waves. Other times you find yourself thinking of them and smiling, almost laughing at times. It's strange. Everyone deals with it differently of course. I'm glad and proud that I knew my cousin as long as I did. And I'm sure Mouse's friends will feel the same.

I'm going before I start crying again

We're all here for you Anisley

 

[stringer]

Having read all the heartfelt messages on here today from us fellow blade's. It has become apparent to me how mental health is becoming a very serious issues amongst us all. Whether you suffer with it or know someone who is suffering with it. Maybe it time for us to set out a forum on here. So we can post our loneliness and vulnerability feelings and then we can all rally around each other. It may save one of us one day.

https://www.s24su.com/forum/threads/the-mental-health-thread.51057

 

[Ainsley Harriott]

Having read all the heartfelt messages on here today from us fellow blade's. It has become apparent to me how mental health is becoming a very serious issues amongst us all. Whether you suffer with it or know someone who is suffering with it. Maybe it time for us to set out a forum on here. So we can post our loneliness and vulnerability feelings and then we can all rally around each other. It may save one of us one day.

There is one - the mental health thread. I've posted on there before when I was struggling a bit during lockdown. The sudden stop to work life and social life and doing things with the kids was a real punch in the stomach for me. I won't lie, it was hard.

Yet when I posted on there, despite the majority of replies being supportive as many others were similar, there were one or two who thought it was some reason to have a dig later on. They know who they are as well. So when folk say 'speak up', that's fine. I agree. But there's always those couple of bell ends that can pray on the vulnerability because they're not suffering.

 

[Ainsley Harriott]

We're all here for you Anisley

Cheers pal. I know who I can trust and talk to on here. I also know who to avoid like covid. What I've learnt during the last 18 months and moreso more recently is the divide and conquer stuff. There are some proper nasty bastards about who don't give a shit about anyone but themselves.

I won't derail this thread though as it's a matter very close to me emotionally.

I do hope Mouse's family and friends find the peace that Mouse hopefully found himself. Its not easy though.

 

[Edgar Allan Poo]

Everything else pales into insignificance when you read heartbreaking stories like this. So many people these days are not coping well with life. It is down to the rest of us to be there for them wherever we can. Wouldn't we want the same for ourselves and those we love?

RIP Blade.

 

[ZoneManWilf]

Condolences, and RIP fellow Blade

 

[Greasy Chap Butty]

There is one - the mental health thread. I've posted on there before when I was struggling a bit during lockdown. The sudden stop to work life and social life and doing things with the kids was a real punch in the stomach for me. I won't lie, it was hard.

Yet when I posted on there, despite the majority of replies being supportive as many others were similar, there were one or two who thought it was some reason to have a dig later on. They know who they are as well. So when folk say 'speak up', that's fine. I agree. But there's always those couple of bell ends that can pray on the vulnerability because they're not suffering.

It seems fine for that now, that sort of thing should never happen. Some people don't know when to wind it in.
I'd encourage anybody to go on there. The site have kindly pinned it at the top, so it doesn't get lost in other stuff.
Lots of people talking and helping each other. Often easier to do it somewhere like that at first, instead of face-face.

 

[Ainsley Harriott]

It seems fine for that now, that sort of thing should never happen. Some people don't know when to wind it in.
I'd encourage anybody to go on there. The site have kindly pinned it at the top, so it doesn't get lost in other stuff.
Lots of people talking and helping each other. Often easier to do it somewhere like that at first, instead of face-face.

It was a great idea and even better to pin it so its always there. I made comments on there before and the replies and help were good and welcoming and a few of the posters were brilliant. I'll pick out Carlton Blade on particular as I remember him replying often.

But as time has gone and in the covid threads in particular, a few posters have gotten to be really nasty. I wouldn't tell them the time, never mind open up to them. There's banter and debate, then there's downright nastiness and belittling and patronising.

Fortunately now things are looking good. Good job, good gaffers, wedding to look forward to next year, kids coming on. Hopefully I won't need that thread for a while but I'll have a gander at it and see if anyone needs a chat or owt like that. As I say, this situation happened in my family so I know how it affects people.