The parents of a “beloved, adorable, darling, extraordinary, very special son” have urged anyone struggling with suicidal thoughts to seek help. Theresa and Tom Bailey spoke after an inquest began into the death of their 21-year-old son, Malachi Bailey, who was founded hanged on November 3 last year.
Together with their daughter Hannah the family want others – especially young men in Pembrokeshire – to be aware of the help available from medical and educational professionals as well as charities such as Papyrus, Samaritans, Get the Boys a Lift, and Gryff's Head Space. Malachi had lived in Llanteg with his parents since the family arrived in Pembrokeshire after 10 years in the United Arab Emirates. A month before he died he'd moved to his own place.
A former pupil at Narberth and Tavernspite primary schools, Dyffryn Taf secondary school, and Pembrokeshire College, Malachi was working with the "utmost devotion and diligence" as a carer at Blaenmarlais Carehome in Narberth when he died. He also volunteered with the British Red Cross, Bloomfield After-School Club, the Grace Church, and the Pembrokeshire Foodbank.
