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Introduction by Razzak Mirjan
BEDER MIRJAN
Beder Mirjan was a giant of a young man, with a witty sense of humour and an infectious laugh, who was gentle, caring, polite and kind natured.
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He was incredibly intelligent, hard working and in love with anything related to aircraft, flying, computers and watches, among other things.
Beder was always surrounded by love and due to start university with a bright future ahead of him. However, he made the unexpected decision to take his own life at the age of 18 in April 2017.
We will never know the exact reasons for his decision, which makes coming to terms with his choice incredibly hard to process for those fortunate enough to have crossed paths with him, but we hope that Beder is now in peace and free from the dark thoughts that clouded his mind.
This is not how it was supposed to be, but, through Beder as a charity, we are working our hardest to normalise the conversation around mental health and suicide.
Our goal is to help people realise that it is okay not to be okay, and showing vulnerability or asking for help is not a sign of weakness. You are not alone, and those feelings that seem like something no one else will understand are feelings that so many others experience as well. Suicide is not inevitable; it is preventable.
It is important to never take those around us for granted and cherish even the simplest moments, as we never know what the future holds. It can be difficult to talk about someone who has taken their own life, or know what to say when someone brings their name up in conversation. That’s understandable, but as we continue to mention their name or talk about the good times that we shared, we also give others the strength to share what’s on their mind.
Our charity, Beder, and this cookbook are in memory of Beder Mirjan.
