Episode 16: Changing direction - Stephen's story of struggle, survival and strength.

Trigger warning: This episode contains conversation about suicide, sexual and physical abuse, bullying, explicit language and traumatic themes. 18+ advised. 

November is Men's Mental Health month ('Movember'), and to raise awareness, Stephen Norris bravely shares his story of how he overcame enormous amounts of trauma as a child; bullying, family breakdowns, a suicide attempt and being misplaced into a mental health facility. Despite all this, Stephen, now 63, is a successful Vistage Chair and CEO Mentor, wanting to share his story in the hope that it encourages people to ask for help when it feels like there is no way out.

If you are affected by anything you hear in this episode, these organisations offer mental health and wellbeing support:

Men's Minds Matter | Men's Mental Health & Suicide Charity

MANUP? | MEN'S MENTAL HEALTH CHARITY

Samaritans | Every life lost to suicide is a tragedy | Here to listen

YoungMinds | Mental Health Charity For Children And Young People | YoungMinds

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