105 - Dad Life, Job Stress & Keeping It Together!

Welcome to Back and Forth!

In this episode of Back and Forth, the guys are joined by AJ for an honest chat about mental wellbeing, friendship, family life and the pressure that comes with looking for work.

AJ explains why he joined the group, not because he was looking for a label or had one specific issue, but because he wanted to meet like-minded people, build genuine friendships and have somewhere he could talk without being judged. They discuss how having people around you who understand can help before things reach crisis point, and why real conversations and lived experience can offer something that generic advice simply can't.

The conversation also gets into the stress of job hunting, dealing with rejection and the self-doubt that can creep in when applications go nowhere. AJ shares how becoming the main person at home during the day has changed family life, from school runs and meals to juggling the needs of three boys.

There’s plenty of the usual Back and Forth chat about the WhatsApp group, sharing advice, supporting each other with everyday problems and having people to turn to when life gets a bit much.

A reminder that you don't need to be at rock bottom to benefit from talking, making connections and having a good group of people in your corner.

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