Post by Emily Poole

This morning, I shared an article internally at Benifex raising awareness of traumatic grief (and Muscular Dystrophy) in light of Mental Health Awareness Week (12-18 May 2025). This is something I never imagined myself doing, and I feel incredibly vulnerable to be sharing - but if this post helps a single person feel less alone, I'll be glad I have written it. This article details just a small portion of my personal story - and is incredibly close to my heart. (Trigger warning, as this article discusses mental health, grief, trauma & death. Please only read if you feel you are able.) I thought I'd share it on LinkedIn too, as it's so important to me. If you learn anything or wish to share anything with me following this, my DMs are open. Take care of yourselves this week 🤍 As always, in memory of Brendon Poole - my beloved brother. #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #MentalHealth