Anthony was 29 years old when he received the news that his best friend, David, was severely  ill.The news left him in shock and it proved to be  a life changing moment for him.

Anthony and David had known each other since they were both 8 years old. They’d played together at school and they would relive the energy and innocence of those days every time they met. Yet, at the tender age of just 29, David was diagnosed with terminal cancer. Anthony wasn’t ready to face that situation with one of the most important people in his life. But who ever is ready for something like that?

Today we discover how Anthony came to terms with this loss,while asking, what is it that a man goes through when he loses his best friend? And how can we be more appreciative of the male friendships in our lives?

Alex Melia, and the Stories of Men team are on a mission to uncover what it means to live an independent and meaningful life. We'll be sharing this knowledge with you every week.

We’d like to extend our appreciation to today’s guest, Anthony. His energy, generosity, and courageousness in talking about such a tragic experience is inspirational. It also provides a vital part of the puzzle as we try to piece together what it means to be a man in today’s world.

[Original air date: December 6th, 2022]

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