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Emotional Carrie Bickmore tears up on The Project

Carrie Bickmore got extremely emotional, tearing up after a segment on The Project on Wednesday evening.

A 12-year-old boy named Cameron was on the Network Ten show discussing his struggle with Tourette’s Syndrome and how suffering through his condition had left him with thoughts of harming himself.

Carrie Bickmore was brought to tears on Wednesday Night’s episode of The Project. Source: Ten
Carrie Bickmore was brought to tears on Wednesday Night’s episode of The Project. Source: Ten

“I have thought a lot of suicidal thoughts,” Cameron admitted.

The schoolboy then put out an appeal to people to not judge someone who may be showing signs of this condition in public.

“I’d just like to say I hope whoever’s watching this will [take] this chance to understand if you see someone in public swearing or [making] body movements or sounds, just leave them,” Cameron pleaded. “Because there’s a really high possibility that they could have Tourette’s.”

Cameron shared his inspirational story on The Project. Source: Ten
Cameron shared his inspirational story on The Project. Source: Ten

Cameron’s pleas brought host Carrie to tears, as she admitted she hates “seeing any kid have to struggle through anything”.

She also praised him for being “remarkable and so eloquent”.

She praised him for being “remarkable and so eloquent”. Source: Ten
She praised him for being “remarkable and so eloquent”. Source: Ten

“To just feel like there are days when he questions his place on the planet because of the way people respond,” the 37-year-old said emotionally. “We shouldn’t be in a world where we have to say if you see us don’t do this, if you see us don’t do that.

“Like, who are we as humans to have those reactions?”

Well said Carrie, well said.

If you are concerned about the mental health of yourself or a loved one, seek support and information by calling Lifeline on 13 11 14, Mensline on 1300 789 978, or Kids Helpline on 1800 551 800


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