Peter Dejong at the Young Lifestyle Care home, a respite centre at Gordonvale, with his father Andy and mother Emma.
©Sean Davey/The Cairns PostIn December 2008, Cairns youth Peter Dejong attempted suicide. Peter spent six months in the Intensive Care Unit at Cairns Base Hospital, where he remained in a vegetative state. After six months at Cairns Base, Peter was transferred to the Young Lifestyle Care Home in Gordonvale, south of Cairns. Peter is slowly showing signs of progress after his attempted suicide, however his family accepts that there is a long period ahead of great pain and struggle for Peter, as well as for them.
Peter is now able to communicate some of his emotions and feelings through mouth and eye movements, something that he could not do even a few months ago.
When Peter's friends come to visit, he gets upset say his mother Emma, 'Tears stream down his face. He doesn't want them seeing him like this.'
Kids Helpline for people under 18 years: 1800 55 1800
Peter is now able to communicate some of his emotions and feelings through mouth and eye movements, something that he could not do even a few months ago.
When Peter's friends come to visit, he gets upset say his mother Emma, 'Tears stream down his face. He doesn't want them seeing him like this.'
Kids Helpline for people under 18 years: 1800 55 1800
Salvo Care Line: 1300 363 622
Lifeline: 131 114
Beyondblue – www.youthbeyondblue.com
Infoline 1300 224 636
Lifeline: 131 114
Beyondblue – www.youthbeyondblue.com
Infoline 1300 224 636
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