Following a recent election in Canada, 111 MPs lost their seats, highlighting the emotional toll of political defeat. Former MPs like Sue Barnes and Mark Holland expressed profound grief, with Holland sharing his struggle with depression and suicide attempts after his 2011 loss, while Barnes compared her electoral defeat to the loss of her husband. Although not all former politicians face such severe challenges, many experience significant emotional distress, as losing a seat is described as one of the few jobs where individuals are publicly hired and fired without a safety net.
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