Steve's Honest Reflections on Overcoming Life's Toughest Challenges

The Quintessentially - You Podcast

Steve from New South Wales joins me to share the kind of story that stops you in your tracks—a tale of love lost, the spiral into despair, and the harrowing brink of suicide.
As he unfolds his journey with devastating honesty, it's impossible not to be moved by the sheer vulnerability and the potent reminder of our fragility when life throws its cruellest punches.
Yet, in the midst of his darkest hours, Steve found a resilience within himself that he never knew existed. His candid conversation about the life-saving importance of reaching out for help serves as a stark wake-up call; it's more than a story, it's a lifeline for anyone who finds themselves in the eye of a personal storm.
As he recount my own trials, a different kind of strength emerges—one that's found in the bonds of family. The financial and emotional strains following the end of a significant relationship could have broken the holiday spirit, but instead, it brought an unexpected gift: the deepening ties with my sons. Their maturity, understanding, and surprising joy in the face of our scaled-back Christmas revealed a resilience that only family can foster.
This episode is a poignant testament to the transformative power of support and understanding, and a celebration of the often overlooked resilience within our closest relationships.
Join us on this powerful journey that uncovers the beauty of human endurance and the irreplaceable value of heartfelt communication.
If you feel you need support please reach out to any of the following organisations for further support.
In the UK you can contact Mind.
[e-mail]
Infoline: 0300 123 3393

In Australia you can contact
https://www.lifeline.org.au/
13 11 14 - Lifeline Crisis Support Line | Lifeline Australia

In New Zealand you can contact
The Ministry of Health website https://www.health.govt.nz/your-health/conditions-and-treatments/mental-health/preventing-suicide/supporting-someone-who-suicidal

Need to talk? Free call or text 1737 any time

• Lifeline – 0800 543 354
• Samaritans – 0800 726 666
• Chinese Lifeline – 0800 888 880
  (for people who speak Mandarin or Cantonese)

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