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The Weight of Love
(A poem inspired by U2 song titles) Running to Stand Still,I find my breath, yet feel the chill,Sometimes You Can't Make It On Your Own,In the silence, I stand alone. I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For,Chasing shadows, wanting more,With or Without You,Caught in this battle, torn in two. One, we rise, but often fall,Staring at the Sun, through it all,Walk On, I hear the call,To break the chains and stand tall. New Year's Day brings a...
Importance of medication for a mental health illness
Mental health illnesses affect millions of people worldwide, disrupting their emotional well-being, cognition, behaviour and overall quality of life. While various therapeutic approaches are available for managing these conditions, medication remains a crucial and...
A father’s love. Six years since my son’s heart surgery
By ‘For Men To Talk’ Founder/Director Luke Newman Six years ago, my son Oliver had heart surgery, sometimes it feels like yesterday and other times it feels like a lifetime ago. On 26 September 2017, I was full of emotions when he had surgery for a partial...
The vital importance of face-to-face presentations and stalls for ‘For Men To Talk’
In an age where digital communication dominates, the significance of face-to-face interactions cannot be overstated. This holds true for 'For Men To Talk’ a men's peer support group that seeks to foster mental health and well-being. While online platforms have their...