Duchess Meghan had already talked about her suicidal thoughts in the big unveiling interview in March 2021 with Oprah Winfrey. Calling herself a "victim of character assassination," she said the pressure drove her "to the point of self-harm."

Now Duchess Meghan and Prince Harry have been honored at the "Ripple of Hope Award" in New York for their commitment against racism and for mental health. In her speech, she also opened up about why she went public with her story: "I don't want anyone to feel alone." She stressed that it can be difficult when you've sunk so low "that you can't see a way out," as reported by Page Six.

"We all need, if we can and feel brave enough, to just be honest about our own experiences. It gives other people the space and courage to do the same, but most importantly, the feeling of not being alone," he said meghan

She cautioned that during the coronavirus pandemic and global lockdowns, there may have been more people struggling with such thoughts but not wanting to share their experiences.

"And that's why I made the decision," says Meghan, "just to say, 'If my experience can help someone not feel the same way or know that there is hope, then it's worth every second, which is also always comes with it."

She wants to be an example of resilience and show that there can be "a happy ending". "I think that's what most people look for in moments like this."

Meghan's time in the palace will probably also be a topic in the Netflix documentary "Harry

Do you have suicidal thoughts? The telephone counseling service offers help. She is anonymous, free and available 24 hours a day on (0800) 1110111 and (0800) 1110222. Consultation via e-mail is also possible. A list of nationwide help centers can be found on the website of the German Society for Suicide Prevention.

Sources: "Page Six", "BBC"