Man Marking - Episode 77 - Paul Burrows

2021-10-11

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Episode 77 - Paul Burrows ** Trigger warning: Includes conversations about child bereavement, major surgery and strokes ** Paul Burrows has had enough life experiences to account for the lives of many. However Paul remains a friendly, honest, kind and enjoyable individual. The extent to which his physical and mental health have been tested over the past 20 years, make his level of positivity and openness all the more remarkable. Today, we talk to Paul about a life living with Crohn's disease. A condition that has seen ...

Episode 77 - Paul Burrows

** Trigger warning: Includes conversations about child bereavement, major surgery and strokes **

Paul Burrows has had enough life experiences to account for the lives of many. However Paul remains a friendly, honest, kind and enjoyable individual. The extent to which his physical and mental health have been tested over the past 20 years, make his level of positivity and openness all the more remarkable.

Today, we talk to Paul about a life living with Crohn's disease. A condition that has seen Paul face three major bowel surgeries before the age of 50, and become acutely accustomed to the inside of hospital wards. Paul also describes in vivid detail the death of his 14 month old daughter in 2006, and the grief that followed. Just two years ago, Paul found himself once again in hospital, this time after suffering a stroke. A incident that has again changed Paul's world entirely, as he adjusts to life with a brain condition.

Whilst much of the subject matter in today's episode is of a sensitive and emotional nature, Paul's attitude towards life, and his bravery in talking so candidly about his most difficult moments, will leave you feeling positive about the world that we live in, and the possibilities with which it presents us.

We cannot thank Paul enough for giving us his time, and providing us with an intimate window into his, and his families life.

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If you have been affected by any of the themes discussed in today's episode, we have listed some organisations below who are there if you need to talk:

Samaritans
Call 116 132 for free

https://www.samaritans.org/

Papyrus UK
Call 0800 068 41 41

Papyrus Website

CALM ZONE
0800 58 58 58

https://www.thecalmzone.net/help/helpline/

MIND
0300 123 3393

https://www.mind.org.uk/

The Kaleidoscope Plus Group
0800 059 0123

https://www.kaleidoscopeplus.org.uk/

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