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Topics: Paris Fury, Tyson Fury, Sport, Mental Health, Sex and Relationships
Lucy Devine
Topics: Paris Fury, Tyson Fury, Sport, Mental Health, Sex and Relationships
Warning: This article contains discussion of suicide which some readers may find distressing.
Paris Fury has spoken honestly about the moment she almost walked away from her marriage to Tyson Fury, following a series of struggles over the heavyweight boxer's battle with mental health.
Mum-of-seven, Paris, sat down with former Made in Chelsea star Jamie Laing for his podcast Great Company, where she opened up about her life with Tyson, from his huge highs as heavyweight champion, to crashing lows.
The pair have been married for 20 years after tying the knot during their teenage years and going on to have seven children together - Venezuela, 16, Prince John James, 14, Prince Tyson II, nine, Valencia Amber, eight, Prince Adonis Amaziah, seven, Athena, four, and Prince Rico Paris, two.
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During the chat, Paris spoke about Tyson's struggles with depression and his battles with alcohol and drug use.
"He would come home crying, he would be depressed, want to end his life, and that was on him but it was upsetting for me. There were times when I'd look and think, 'I can't deal with this, I don't want to deal with this' but it was in sickness and in health," Paris explained.
When Jamie asked if that was why Paris stayed, she added: "It wasn't just that. I love Tyson, I love my husband and I knew if I left I didn't know what I'd ever come back to and I couldn't live with that.
"There is a limit to that, I'm not saying to everyone in a relationship in that situation you must stick with them because you love them, I'm not saying that because sometimes situations can be dangerous and not suitable.
"But for me I felt I could help him being there, so I did, but there was many times when I looked and thought I don't want to deal with this, I don't want to deal with this today, I don't want to deal with you I don't want this pressure on my brain, I didn't sign up for this. But in a way I did, I signed up in sickness and health."
Tyson has also opened up about his struggles in previous interviews. Speaking with DAZN’s Ak & Barak, Tyson said in 2019: “When I was on the verge of suicide and I was attempting suicide, I didn’t realise what damage I would have caused to my family.
“It never crossed my mind because when you’re in those dark, dark places, you don’t care about anything or anybody. And until you get back out into the light, you realise what damage you would have caused."
After almost driving his car into a bridge at 190 mph, Tyson explained he had a realisation.
“I heard a voice speak to me and it said, ‘Tyson don’t do this. This is not for you. You’re going to destroy your full family’s lives,’” he explained.
If you're experiencing distressing thoughts and feelings, the Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) is there to support you. They're open from 5pm–midnight, 365 days a year. Their national number is 0800 58 58 58 and they also have a webchat service if you're not comfortable talking on the phone.