Jamie is the acting deputy manager at Burnworthy House, Somerset Care. He always wanted a rewarding career and decided on care. It was a space that not many men work.
He reflects on the struggles of adjusting to becoming a new dad and how he tackled with the signs of pressure and not quite coping. He speaks honestly about reaching out for help and how the different generations have viewed mental health issues.
‘Together We Are Stronger’ is a project to record stories of isolation, bravery, and kindness during lockdown to reconnect generations and foster a sense of community (during the Covid-19 pandemic) via digital storytelling. Led by artist Natasha Rand, we are working with care home residents and staff, elderly, young people and creatives in Yeovil, telling the stories of bravery and kindness across generations. Podcasts, exhibition, window displays, workshops and family activities are taking place in different forms and locations.
To find out more visit: https://yeovilartspace.uk/together/
Recorded & produced by Natasha Rand
Edited by Stephen Ives
Working in partnership with Eastville Project Space, Somerset Care, Yeovil Library, Quedam Shopping Centre, Love Yeovil & Yeovil College, Buckler’s Mead Academy with the generous support from The National Lottery Community Fund, Somerset Community Foundation, South Somerset District Council, Art Council England Lottery Fund.
