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After The Anchor Podcast is a peer-led healing community for people who’ve lived through hard things, faced themselves, and decided to do the work anyway. It’s not about what happened before; it’s about what came after.
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In this deeply personal episode, Leslie sits down with James, a 61-year-old who has lived with suicidal depression since the age of 10.James opens up about growing up in a difficult home, navigating a complicated relationship with his parents, and carrying feelings of isolation for most of his life.
He speaks candidly about his experiences with depression, suicidal thoughts, and the internal battles he faced in silence.We talk about:Living with depression from childhoodExperiences with suicidal thoughts and survivalThe impact of absent and volatile parentingWhy men struggle to express emotionFaith, resilience, and finding reasons to keep goingHow to support someone without trying to “fix” them.
This is an honest, grounded conversation about topics many people avoid — especially men.If this resonates, share it with someone who might need it.
If you or someone you know is struggling, you’re not alone. Help is available.
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