In GBA 348 we get better acquainted with Charlie. We talk about how it's hard to talk about mental health and suicide attempts, depression, suicidal ideation, accessing mental health services, the downsides of talking about mental health, disability, writing, navigating school, bullying, getting help, and so much more. It’s a serious conversation but also a thoughtful one and it doesn’t just stay in the dark places.
Content Note: Bullying, suicidal thoughts/ideation, depression, mental health issues, trauma
Also at the end of today’s episode, after the conversation is over, I make an announcement about the future of Getting Better Acquainted which will be going on a hiatus after episode 350.
Charlie plugs:
Alt-Space: https://www.facebook.com/altspacemorecambe
Website: Big Charlie Poet: https://bigcharliepoet.co.uk
Evidently Salford: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA8fBN5qXcQV78R5c2a9ing
I plug:
My recent writing about consent and gender: https://medium.com/@goosefat101/what-about-the-women-3237e4155f2c
Mansplaining Masculinity: The Book https://unbound.com/books/mansplaining-masculinity/
What About the Men? Mansplaining Masculinity: https://soundcloud.com/standuptragedy/sut-presents-what-about-the-men-mansplaining-maculinity
http://mansplainingmasculinity.co.uk/
Down to a sunless sea: memories of my dad: https://medium.com/@goosefat101/down-to-a-sunless-sea-memories-of-my-dad-d1d2d3a61360
New piece: https://medium.com/@goosefat101/down-to-a-sunless-sea-memories-of-my-dad-604a239b7501
The Family Tree: http://thefamilytreepodcast.co.uk/
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thefamilytreepodcast
We mention:
Stand Up Tragedy: http://www.standuptragedy.co.uk/
Scott Tyrell: https://twitter.com/ScottyTyrrell
Louise Fazackerley: https://www.louisethepoet.co.uk/
Sophia Walker: https://poetwalker.com/
BBC Slam: https://www.facebook.com/bbcedfringeslam/
Matt Panesh: https://soundcloud.com/gettingbetteracquainted/gba-346-matt-panesh
Eric Morecambe: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eric_Morecambe
Heysham 2: https://www.edfenergy.com/energy/power-stations/heysham-2
War of the Roses: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wars_of_the_Roses
Lancaster Castle: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lancaster_Castle
Ashton Memorial: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ashton_Memorial
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