My shout out to a small Melbourne family business: Sweet Dispostion - for all of your lolly box and grazing plate needs now and for the festive season.
My conversation today is with Reuben Cullen.
He is a tradie by day who writes poetry as a form of expression in his spare time.
He has just published his first childrens book and is writing a script for a short film on the more challenging experiences in his life. Reuben talks about being lost in the education system, confusing happiness with drugs and alcohol consumption. The importance of true connections and having to hit rock bottom in order to come back home to himself.
One of the more authentic conversations I have had and I know Reuben's story is not necessarily a unique one, but one that needs to be heard so that we can shift the outcome of these normalised, yet detrimental behaviours in our society.
Trigger warning: drug abuse and suicidal ideations are mentioned in this episode
To find out more about Reuben and his content go to:
- Website: https://reubencullenkids.com/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reubencullenkids
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reubencullenkids/
- YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq-EbtydQ6JBtkWlTXIeF5Q
