The disappearance of Jenny Hastings, wife of former Scotland rugby star Scott Hastings, has left her family absolutely heartbroken. On Tuesday afternoon, she went for a swim in the Firth of Forth near Wardie Bay in Edinburgh and never returned to shore. Jenny has struggled with mental health issues for years, as the family revealed in their statement announcing her disappearance. Tragically, this isn't the first time Jenny has gone missing while dealing with depression. Seven years ago, she vanished for 36 hours before seeking help from police. 

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency searched for Jenny after receiving a report of concern at around 2:45pm on Tuesday. A helicopter, rescue teams, lifeboats and other vessels scoured the area until 8:20pm that evening but found no sign of her. The family has requested privacy as they grapple with this devastating news. 

What if Jenny's disappearance is related to a mental health crisis? What might have driven her to go swimming alone at that moment? The Hastingses have been open about their struggles and campaigned for positive change, but clearly the stigma still looms large. We must all do more to support those battling invisible demons. 

In a cruel twist of fate, Jenny's disappearance comes just months after she was photographed swimming in Wardie Bay with family in March - a place that brought her healing and joy. Now it has become a painful reminder of the void left behind. Jenny's story is a heart-wrenching cautionary tale about the fragility of mental health. It's a call to action for all of us to reach out, check in on loved ones, and never let anyone feel alone with their pain. 

The Hastings family's anguish is a searing reminder that we are all connected and responsible for each other's wellbeing. We can only pray for Jenny's safe return so her remarkable life can be celebrated once again by those who

Scott Hastings' wife goes missing: A family's anguish

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