“Forgiveness is the fragrance that the violet sheds on the heel that has crushed it. “

That is a quote of Mark Twain’s, which I first read between the foreword and introduction of a book telling of the life experiences of the author June Alexander.

The book’s title is A Girl Called Tim, with the sub-title, “Escape from an Eating Disorder Hell”.

I must confess to June that I have not read the book completely, and I am not sure of why Mark Twains quote was cited.

June chats with a person who has read the book, a regular to “Roads”, and The Pulse, Reid Maxwell from the Geelong Mood Support Group.

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Neville Clarke Volunteer Coordinator and Aubrey Anderson Volunteer and Doorways Manager Salvos Connect Barwon talk about the benefits and opportunities that volunteering with a communty services organisation can provide for people who are looking to give back to their community, retired people who want to use their skills and people wanting to gain experience in an industry in order to gain employment.

Aubrey Anderson Salvos Connect Doorways program manager talks about the effect that experiencing trauma can have on people and their ability to connect them with services that may help them.

Suffering an injury, be it physical or psychological, has the potential to change the course of your life; And if an injury occurs through the course of your employment or through a motor vehicle accident then there may be legal issues that you may need to navigate as well, which bring with them a whole new language and set of procedures that you may never have had to follow. In the studio is Barrister Katharine Gladman to discuss the legal processes involved in personal injury law. Welcome to Roads to recovery Katharine.

Simon talks to Amelia Reid Community Engagement and Participation Worker for Wellways Australia and Kate Higgins Regional Manager Quality and Service Development talk about tailored services designed to support people affected by mental health issues or disability, as well as their families, friends and carers.

We talk with Malcolm Scott Manager of headspace Geelong. R U OK day is this Thursday 14th of September. R U OK?'s vision is a world where we're all connected and are protected from suicide.Their mission is to inspire and empower everyone to meaningfully connect with people around them and support anyone struggling with life.

SIMMA is a not for profit organisation to provide opportunities for people to play music in a supportive environment.

Adam Pollock, from the Bipolar Bears and Mental Health Nurse Sean Kearns started SIMMA

Simon talks with Craig Harvey Harm Reduction Team Leader Barwon Health · Mental Health Drugs and Alcohol about International overdose awareness day. Current trends and policies regarding drug use, injecting rooms and treatment for intravenous drug users.

From November 25th to December 10th, 2017, the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence Campaign is a time to galvanize action to end violence against women and girls around the world. In the studio to talk about the 16 days of activism are Justine Devonport, Team Leader and Katie Young Health promotion Officer from Women's Health and Wellbeing Barwon South West.

Sean Kearns and Adam Pollock had a great yarn with Simon Finch about SIMMA, their Socially Inclusive Musicians Mentoring Alliance. Get involved by ringing Adam - 0432 980 208, Sean - 0409 869 567, FB - www.facebook.com/simmageelong/, or drop in to 14 Bailey St. Geelong at 6.00pm Tuesday.