I Thought My Life Was Over at 21

What do you do when the criminal justice system swallows you whole and spits you out without answers? When you ride a thousand miles and come home to nothing? When you have spent years in prison and realise you never really knew how to deal with your own emotions?This episode is four men being honest about the moments that broke them, and what they found on the other side. One came out of prison and found a community that changed the direction of his life entirely. One sat alone after a 1,000-mile bike ride and realised he had never once felt like he belonged. One was 21 years old, in his final year of university, caught in a system he did not understand, and reached the point where he did not want to be here anymore.These are not tidy stories with neat endings. They are still in progress. But if you are a young man who has ever felt like you are drifting, like the world is carrying on around you and you are just going through the motions, this one is worth your time.ABandOfBrothers is a national mentoring charity for men. Find out more and get involved at abandofbrothers.org.ukContent WarningThis episode includes honest discussion of mental health crisis, suicidal thoughts and the criminal justice system. These conversations are part of a story of recovery and growth, but please listen with that in mind. If you are struggling right now, the Samaritans are available 24 hours a day on 116 123, or visit samaritans.org.