He Carried Someone Else’s Pain for Three Years Until He Completely Lost Himself

Prashil spent three years carrying emotional weight that was never his to hold. He poured everything into supporting someone else and slowly lost his identity in the process. When the relationship ended, he finally stopped and realised he no longer recognised the person staring back at him in the mirror. In this episode Prashil talks honestly about burnout, self abandonment, emotional overload and the quiet collapse that happens when men give all of themselves without taking care of their own needs. He reflects on losing his sense of worth, feeling empty and trying to rebuild his identity after years of silence. He also speaks about connection, alignment, community and the deep conversations that helped him find clarity again. His story is a powerful reminder of how easy it is for men to lose themselves and how important it is to speak up before the weight becomes too much. This conversation offers depth, vulnerability and a clear look at what emotional recovery really takes. Themes Emotional weight and burnout Losing identity Self abandonment Masculine silence Reflection and self awareness Rebuilding confidence Connection and alignment Healing after long term strain Why this episode matters Many men give everything to others and quietly fall apart. Prashil’s honesty shows how identity can erode and how healing begins with recognising your own worth again. Chapters 00:00:00 Introduction: The Weight of Emotional Burden 00:00:50 Breaking the Silence on Men's Mental Health 00:03:11 Childhood and the Scars of Bullying 00:08:00 Finding Strength and Making Friends 00:11:10 From Staples to Web Design: Early Career Journey 00:15:23 Childhood Sweethearts to Marriage Breakdown 00:18:52 Rock Bottom: The Night That Changed Everything 00:20:44 Carrying Three Years of Pain: Losing Yourself 00:27:05 Alcohol, Isolation, and Contemplating Suicide 00:30:07 The Turning Point: Choosing to Be a Success Story 00:40:22 Why Vulnerability is Strength, Not Weakness 00:42:49 Challenges as Growth: The Path Forward 00:32:22 Losing a Friend: The Catalyst for Change 00:52:27 Manifestation and the Power of Energy 00:58:20 The Weekend That Changed His Life Forever 01:02:37 Breaking Generational Trauma as a Father 01:06:28 Legacy: Healing the World One Person at a Time 🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share this episode to support The Dad Project and help more dads find strength in vulnerability. Follow Prashil Mistry Instagram: www.instagram.com/theindianlifecoach YouTube:   www.youtube.com/@theindianlifecoach Website: www.theindianlifecoach.co.uk/ Follow The Dad Project Instagram: www.instagram.com/thedadprojecthq  Facebook:   www.facebook.com/thedadprojecthq TikTok:  www.tiktok.com/thedadprojecthq YouTube: www.youtube.com/@thedadprojecthq X (Twitter): www.x.com/thedadprojecthq LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/the-dad-project/ #MensMentalHealth #Fatherhood #Growth #Vulnerability #TheDadProject