WE live in a world surrounded by information. Every day, as we go about our own lives we have to trust that the information we see, hear or read is accurate. This article will raise more questions than answers and is aimed to raise caution.

Who and what can we really trust? I’ve seen first hand lives destroyed by lies and whilst physical pain subsides, our mental health bears the scars of trauma that last a lifetime. I find it almost impossible to trust anyone. Supposedly there are approximately 15 deaths by suicide every day in the UK of which a vast majority (around 74 per cent male) reported by the ONS in 2022. Much of this will be caused by abuse which is at the heart of so much that is wrong in our world. Why is it so difficult to get justice.

I don’t believe this is always about a lack of support or people to turn to; instead that all of them are helpless to do anything for us. Instead there is a root cause of failure to protect those vulnerable and a justice system that is built on archaic laws. We need to prevent tragedy more than we need to cure the devastating aftermath.

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Recent events have shown just how devastating false information can be. It was heartwarming to see community spirit come together. The problem is that it’s already too late and events took place that can so easily have seen tragedy add to mindless and horrific tragedy that had already preceded. I go back to the point of accountability and all actions should bear appropriate and severe consequences as a deterrent. One loss of life is too much. What will it take to reconcile humanity so that we can all live in peace.

The truth is conflict will likely always exist because of selfishness, greed and power. So what can we do. Above of else; think for yourselves and make up your own mind about what is actually happening and take the time to find out if it truly matters to you.

I will finish with the words that were at the heart of my education at a phenomenal school. “Ut prosim, vince malum bono,” which means “that I may serve…overcome evil with good.”