A mum whose son took his own life following a cocaine "comedown" is now helping others affected by suicide. Nicola Smerdon from Bedlinog lost her 22-year-old son Tom in March 2019 who she said sometimes used the drug recreationally.
Describing Tom, who was the youngest of her three children, Nicola said: "He was sporty, funny, caring and loving. He was the light in our family. He played district rugby and did very well in rugby league as well. He had lots of friends and was very popular.
"He was just loads of fun, he was the baby of the family. He left school and worked for my husband’s business as a tree surgeon. He loved experiencing new things. If a new restaurant opened he had to try it with his girlfriend, and he loved going on holidays with us or with his friends. He was a fun uncle to his two nephews."
