Influencer Lee MacMillan Dead By Suicide at Age 28

RIP Lee MacMillan. The influencer, who was known for traveling in her van and documenting her experiences, tragically died by suicide at the young age of 28.

Her account posted the news.

“After living an extraordinary life, and fighting a brave battle with depression, our hearts are shattered to share that Lee took her life on Friday. She was the brightest light, a magnetic force of nature and was loved by so so many. If we can do one thing for Lee now, in the midst of this soul-crushing loss, it’s to spread the message that mental health is just as real as physical health, and that illness can strike anyone, no matter how unlikely they may seem. It’s ok to not be ok, it’s ok to ask for help, it’s absolutely necessary to ask for help,” the post began.

Click inside to read the remainder of the message…

“Lee was an advocate for mental health. She was candid and open about her own struggles. She was receiving help: from professionals, from family, from friends. She had support around her. She was not alone, she was not trying to fight this alone. And yet she still succumbed to this terrible illness. It is more nuanced than we can, or do, appreciate or understand,” the post continued. “Life is more complex than a single social media post. Things are complicated. Don’t believe what you see online. Get out into the world and talk to your loved ones. Check in. Ask them genuinely how they’re doing. Be available to help. To listen. To offer help. Remove the stigma of asking for help.”

The post included important information about who to reach out to if you need help.

If you or anyone you know is thinking about harming themselves:
CANADA: 1-833-456-4566 or text 45645
USA: 800-273-8255 or or text TALK to 741741

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