Episode 2: Finding Light When There Was None – Ella’s Story 

What happens when you reach the point where you don't want to die, you just want the pain to stop? At 15, Ella found herself somewhere she never expected to be. Not because of one dramatic moment, but because of something quieter. Something she couldn't name. Something that made her feel like she was drowning while everyone around her kept living. She tried everything they told her would work. She saw the professionals. She followed the strategies. But when you've lost yourself completely, when you're that disconnected from who you are, nothing lands the way they tell you it’s supposed to. And then something shifted. 

In this raw, deeply moving conversation, Ella shares what it's really like to be in that place, and what happened when she discovered a completely different way forward. This episode will take you inside: 

The moment she realised she couldn't keep going the way she was 

Why the "right" help didn't help at all 

What actually changed everything (it's not what you think) 

How she learned to see herself through completely different eyes 

What finding your own light really means when you've been in the dark 

If you've ever felt like you're just existing rather than living, this conversation will meet you exactly where you are. If you're watching someone you love struggle to find themselves, this will help you understand what they can't put into words. And if you're in that dark place right now, Ella's story will remind you of something you might have forgotten - there's a way through this that no one's shown you yet. 

Life Bombs: Real stories. Real healing. Real hope. 

Content Warning: This episode contains discussions about mental health and suicide. Please listen with care.