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    Meghan Markle surprises by discussing suicidal thoughts: “I would never want someone else to feel that way”

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    Meghan Markle in CBS Sunday Morning interview.

    This Sunday, August 4, coinciding with her 43rd birthday, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry sat down for an interview with Jane Pauley on CBS Sunday Morning.

    During the conversation, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex discussed the challenges faced by minors online, and Meghan openly shared her own experiences dealing with “haters” and even mentioned her thoughts of suicide.

    Meghan's interview on CBS
    Meghan Markle in CBS Sunday Morning interview.

    Meghan Markle in an interview with CBS

    In the interview, Meghan and Harry focused on The Parents Network’s “No Child Lost to Social Media” campaign.

    This initiative aligns with the ongoing work of their organization, Archewell, which aims to provide support for parents dealing with bereavement or whose children struggle with mental health issues due to exposure to harmful online content.

    Meghan's interview on CBS
    Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in CBS Sunday Morning interview.

    Meghan, who has previously spoken out about the “bullying and abuse” she endured on social media, emphasized the difference between her own experience and that of children affected by similar situations online.

    She stated, “When you’ve been through any level of pain or trauma, I believe part of our healing journey — certainly part of mine — is being able to be really open about it,” Meghan said. “I really scraped the surface on my experience, but I do think that I would never want someone else to feel that way and I would never want someone else to be making those sort of plans and I would never want someone else to not be believed.”

    The Duchess of Sussex added, “If me voicing what I have overcome will save someone or encourage someone in their life to really, genuinely check in on them and not assume that the appearance is good so everything is OK, then that’s worth it. I’ll take a hit for that.”

    Meghan Markle's Chic Look on CBS Sunday Morning
    Meghan stuns in cartier for TV appearance. (CBS)

    Harry also expressed his fear as a parent regarding the exposure of their children, Archie and Lilibet, to online risks.

    Meghan and Harry have tirelessly worked to raise awareness about cyberbullying.

    In 2023, they participated in a panel during World Mental Health Day in New York City, where families affected by loss related to children’s social media use came together to discuss the urgent need for improved online safety.