Spectator photo project will feature those affected by suicide

You have told us you want to share your stories of loved ones lost to suicide.

Response has been overwhelming to Nicole’s Story, a long look at the life, mental illness and suicide of 20-year-old Nicole Patenaude by Hamilton Spectator columnist Susan Clairmont. Published earlier this month, the story has resonated deeply with readers. Many of you have contacted us wanting to talk about your relatives and friends who have died by suicide.

To keep that conversation going, The Spectator is launching a photo project called Left Behind.

Our photojournalists will take portrait photos of those affected by suicide. The portraits will be published in The Spectator.

WHAT: Left Behind, a Spectator photo project about those left behind by suicide

WHO: Anyone who has lost a friend or relative to suicide

WHEN: Aug. 2, 1-3 p.m. and 6-9 p.m.; Aug. 3, 6-9 p.m.

WHERE: The Hamilton Spectator auditorium, 44 Frid St.

BRING: A photo of the person you have lost to suicide, something that belonged to them and a 50word caption that should include the name of the person, their age and the significance of the item that belonged to them.