Well, That F*cked Me Up! Surviving Life Changing Events.

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Hear some more heartfelt and insightful words from Kyle and Luke as we get our heads around Tommy's amazing story and the trauma and guilt he experienced for so long. Also, hear me struggle with our new email address!!
Helpful Links from Tommy:
Https://cfda.com
https://www.pedaids.org/
https://www.glwd.org/

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Tommy takes us back to the late 1980's in New York City. Fear and uncertainty surround  HIV and AIDS and people he knows are dying around him. Join us for this raw, honest, and intimate story as Tommy discusses coming to terms with the loss of his life partner, his battle with survivors guilt, and the unbelievable circumstances around his own diagnosis. As with many of our stories, what transpires is a hopeful journey of acceptance and discovery that will touch your heart.

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Join Luke and Kyle for our usual post-episode chat as we once again discuss the common thread of hope, strength, and 'the journey out of the darkness'.  We love this one, and listen to the very end for an extra treat!
Helpful Links from Eliza:
www.ambitiousaboutautism.org.uk
www.autism.org.uk
Matty’s Blog. A Dad’s perspective
www.mysonisaac.net
Isaac’s YouTube Channel for any train enthusiasts!
https://youtube.com/channel/UCQ_WvjXt9c4ZanCYyD2w0cg

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After the traumatic birth of her son, Isaac, Eliza walks us through the three years leading up to his diagnosis with Autism, the feelings surrounding the diagnosis,  and the journey of personal growth, acceptance and positivity that followed. 

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This is the bit where Luke and Kyle unpack what we just heard in Robyn's extraordinary story, and discuss the common themes that we hear in all these episodes. Fear, anxiety, trauma, sadness, and depression, can be replaced with hope, strength, resilience, love, and amazingly, a lot of laughter and happiness!!
Helpful Links from Robyn:
https://transgenderlawcenter.org
https://www.cedars-sinai.org/programs/transgender-surgery-and-health.html
https://www.uclahealth.org/gender-health/

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What is it like growing up with gender dysphoria? Robyn takes us on an amazing, humorous and uplifting journey of self discovery.  As a transgender woman, who eventually came out much later in life,  Robyn walks us through her traumas, trials and tribulations, and its utterly absorbing. 

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Luke and Kyle take a quick moment to recap the jaw dropping experience we heard in Charlie's Story,  and discuss how it relates to all types of life experiences. We  discuss how our guests have been able to start the seemingly unmanageable and overwhelming journey to accept what happened and begin healing and recovering, from what must have felt like the depths of darkness!
Helpful Links from Charlie:
https://charliewaller.org/
https://www.headtalks.com/
https://www.mind.org.uk/

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This one will leave you speechless! Charlie fell asleep at the wheel of his car on the freeway, at speed, with his Sister in the passenger seat.  We hear about the event itself, the crippling physical and mental scars, and then, as with all our guests, we focus on the road to recovery, redemption, light and hope. 

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Just a little addition and recap from Kyle and Luke about the trauma inflicted in 'Luke's Story' and the eventual breakdown that finally ensued decades later.
Helpful Links from Luke:
https://www.mentalhelp.net/anxiety/hotline/
https://samaritanshope.org/
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline

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It's me Luke, your co-host!! Take a trip with me down memory lane, to revisit some major childhood trauma as we discuss the death of my friend as a 12 year old, and the subsequent struggles with self belief, depression and major anxiety. We''ll also, as always, focus on the path to recovery and the light at the end of the tunnel!  Its a roller-coaster, buckle up!

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