A Lived Experience of Illness, Pain, and Seeking Help

This episode shares John’s lived experience of being diagnosed with cancer and the emotional weight that followed. He speaks openly about fear, isolation, anger, and the questions that came with his diagnosis. John also reflects on seeking therapy during this time, and how his experience left him feeling unheard and misunderstood, especially when faith was presented as a solution to pain he was still trying to make sense of. This conversation is about illness, mental health, and the complexity of seeking support when life feels overwhelming. It is shared with honesty, care, and respect for the reality of carrying this kind of pain. If this topic is heavy for you, please take care and seek support where needed. Support & Resources: Therapy Resource Catalogue - https://the-artisticpsychologist.com/therapy-mental-health-resources-by-the-artistic-psychologist/ External Suicide Toolkits - https://tr.ee/-D0hLbwdIk Seeking Help Toolkit - https://tr.ee/VwYDJcyoaZ Grounding Exercises Toolkit - https://the-artisticpsychologist.com/grounding-exercises-a-quick-guide-for-intense-emotions/ Submit your Mental Health story via a voice note - Whatsapp Us on +254 788 036 727, Your story may be featured on our "In Your Own Words" segment of this podcast.