Jeremy’s Story
Whirlwind Radio – Jeremy Eparaima’s Story by Whirlwindstories on Mixcloud
2501, 2015
2001, 2015
Trevor’s Story
By Whirlwind|2015-09-28T15:02:56+12:00January 20th, 2015|Depression, Whirlwind Stories|0 Comments
Now 93 years of age, Wellington born Trevor Gollins and his older brother Graham (who would go on to fly Supermarine Spitfires in WWII) were the 5th generation of his family to have lived in Oriental Bay, his great-great-grandparents having been amongst the very first settlers.
Trevor recalls his childhood with fondness. Growing up as part […]
501, 2015
Martin’s Story
By Whirlwind|2015-09-28T15:02:56+12:00January 5th, 2015|Depression, Whirlwind Stories|0 Comments
I’m 42, looking nervously at 43 later this year. I have a job that pays less than the one I had 10, maybe even 15 years ago. My car is is 10 years old, compared to the brand new company cars I used to drive for much of my previous career. My clothes are often […]
1512, 2014
Ryan’s Story
By Whirlwind|2015-09-28T15:02:56+12:00December 15th, 2014|Depression, Whirlwind Stories|0 Comments
When I was trying to get my music career off the ground in London, a good friend of mine diagnosed my problem: I had no story. I was your everyday bloke with nothing to really say for myself. No addictions, no convictions, no point of interest.
Well, this is the very brief story of a man […]
112, 2014
John’s Story
By Whirlwind|2015-09-28T15:02:56+12:00December 1st, 2014|Depression, Whirlwind Stories|0 Comments
I couldn’t believe my life had come to this, sitting in a mall alone drinking hot coffee just to be around people, just to feel human, experience a little of their normality snippets of conversations, watching people shop, the simple look on people’s faces it seemed ridiculous but knowing just that little amount of company […]
2511, 2014
John M’s Story
By Whirlwind|2015-09-28T15:02:56+12:00November 25th, 2014|Depression, Whirlwind Stories|0 Comments
Whirlwind Radio – John McElwee’s Story by Whirlwindstories on Mixcloud
1511, 2014
Graeme’s Story
By Whirlwind|2015-09-28T15:02:56+12:00November 15th, 2014|Depression, Whirlwind Stories|0 Comments
I knew when a depression attack was coming, as the bubbles burst in my brain, and the dark fog started to fill my head. For the next days and weeks I had to fight the battle of not wanting to hurt those who loved me, with the voice in my head urging me to end […]
111, 2014
John’s Story
By Whirlwind|2015-09-28T15:02:56+12:00November 1st, 2014|Depression, Whirlwind Stories|0 Comments
For many, John Kirwan is the kiwi rugby legend who played 63 Tests for New Zealand and scored tries at will. But in recent years, most will know John Kirwan as the man who went public with his battle with depression.
John Kirwan is a household name in New Zealand, and one of the most recognizable […]
2510, 2014
Kiwi Bloke’s Story
By Whirlwind|2015-09-28T15:02:56+12:00October 25th, 2014|Whirlwind Stories|0 Comments
I think it was Churchill who coined the phrase the ‘Black Dog’ and guess we all have one following around at some time. Most people seem to be able to keep theirs under control, or it is just that bubbly puppy which gives you the ability to work through complex and tiring situations.
You know those […]
1510, 2014
Marcus’ Story
By Whirlwind|2015-09-28T15:02:56+12:00October 15th, 2014|Depression, Whirlwind Stories|0 Comments
Marcus Trescothick is a supremely gifted cricketer from England who was the first in the international game to speak out about struggles with depression. Having returned early from two high profile tours due to a ‘stress-related illness’, and having tried and failed a number of times to conquer his issues in an effort to prolong […]