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Ratile Mabitsela opens up about suicide attempt and husband’s suicide

The Mommy Club star has opened up about her personal battle with depression, surviving a suicide attempt and later losing her husband, Elias Lehlogonolo Mothapo Mabitsela, to suicide.

Ratile Mabitsela opens up about suicide attempt and husband’s suicide

South African reality TV personality Ratile Mabitsela has publicly disclosed her struggles with depression and suicide, in a heartfelt message shared on social media for World Suicide Prevention Day. In her post, Ratile, who is known for her appearance on the show 'The Mommy Club,' shared that she has firsthand experience with depression, having attempted to take her own life and losing her husband to suicide.

She emphasized that revealing her personal journey is not about seeking sympathy, but to raise awareness about mental health issues and the importance of seeking help. The article does not include any speculation or personal opinions; it only presents the facts provided by the source, including Ratile's experiences, her husband Elias Lehlogonolo Mabitsela's suicide, and the context of their appearances on 'The Mommy Club'.

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