The saga continues as Sunny Adcock and Evlin DuBose unpack their coming of age journeys with mental ill-health. Listen as they reflect upon the shame that comes with expectations of perfection, the nonlinearity of recovery, their experiences with medication, boundary making, and the trauma inherent to modern living. Produced and edited by Evlin DuBose. Graphics by Elby Chai.

Content Warnings: Mental Ill-Health, Suicide, Depression, Anxiety

EDITOR’S NOTE: In this recording we referred to individuals who have died by suicide as having “committed suicide”. We have since come to learn that this phrasing is problematic and perpetuates the stigma associated with suicide and apologise for the error.

If you or someone you know is struggling with mental ill-health or self injurious behavior, please refer to the following confidential free helplines.

Lifeline 13 11 14

Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636

The Butterfly Foundation (02) 9412 4499