Kannan
Didn't get to celebrate his 20th birthday
I lost my brother Kannan who was 19. He didn't make it to his 20th birthday. This was devastating. He had a magnetic personality which made him extremely charismatic - he had the most beautiful smile, and he always looked incredibly happy. He was the helper among his family and friends. He was always there for us and would often advise me about my career and what to do next.
One of my favourite memories with Kannan is swimming with him in the Lagoon in Kerala in India and we were taking pictures of each other, and I remember him trying to irritate me and I felt sick on the boat. He was taking these funny pictures of me, and I tried to get some nice pictures with him. We had such a good time.
I think one of the most important things to help families and friends talk more about suicide is breaking down barriers, showing up with our flaws, creating a world with less perfection. Perfection is not reality. Instagram, Facebook - it's a fake reality and I think it's important that young people have this awareness that none of us are perfect. I think the older generations should be more open and say - 'yes, I have struggled' - and be proud about our struggles - then maybe this would help save a life.
