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Nick and I met in a mental health clinic….
As we grew individually, we grew together. Sharing our struggles, being open about our fears, strengths and weaknesses.
Both of us had so many differences but so much brought us together as mates.
Nick opens up about a very difficult childhood which much of it was suppressed due to the trauma.
Parents who were drug users and alcoholics.
Nick walked out to grab something at the age of four only to find his mum had passed away.
“I went back to bed, because I didn’t know what to do”
Nick was banging on the door in the morning until someone heard and that was the final memory of his mum.
“That was the start”
Nick’s biological father was given an ultimatum to get off drugs which lasted three weeks and then Mark (Nick’s dad to this day) was given custody of Nick.
Mark had a great impact on Nick’s life, great school, great friends, great family and excellent sporting opportunities.
Nick’s biological father died when Nick was 10 years of age.
That’s a lot for any child to go through, and it ended up catching up with Nick.
Tune in to hear how it all changed and now what Nick is doing to change his life around to help others and help himself.
I’m proud to call Nick a friend, and he has always accepted his wrong doings are his wrong doings. Taking responsibility is a huge thing and will hold Nick in good stead moving forward.
If this triggers anything for you, please call lifeline on 13 11 14
Disclaimer: drugs, suicide, addiction, depression and anxiety are all mentioned in this podcast.