We shot this short film during our time in Glasgow in the summer of 2022.
I had organized an event in partnership with The Ben Raemers Foundation and the Scottish Association for Mental Health. Nike SB provided support and got team rider Chris Jones—who is also studying to become a certified counselor—up for the day.
The Loading Bay Glasgow were amazing hosts.
A few of us rode bikes around Glasgow, we met up at the Loading Bay and skated. Then, we stopped and everyone gathered on the big steps by the bowl. Chris and I spoke on personal experience and learnings so far, Susie—representing The Raemers Foundation— and Liam and Robert—from the Scottish Association for Mental health—spoke about the work they do and the services they provide.
After that, I sat down with Rob Mathieson and we recorded the conversation around which this video is structured.
Hopefully it helps you to get some perspective on how the events we experience in our lives shape us and how understanding some of those processes can give us a bit more direction, a bit more of a map, when it comes to navigating these shifting seas we call emotions.
I’ve heard it said that, “Childhood lasts a lifetime.”
If you or someone you know is struggling emotionally please connect with a health care professional for support and guidance. The family doctor can be a good starting point.
Alternatively, or for crises, you can reach out to one of the resources listed on the support page at the Ben Raemers Foundation
Further learning:
Adversity & Development:
- What Happened to You? Book by Dr Bruce Perry and Oprah Winfrey
- CDC page on childhood adversity
