On this episode, James, Stuart and Steve open the inbox again for Part 2 of our Listener Letters.

Some messages are honest.

Some are uncomfortable.

Some will make you laugh.

Some might sit with you long after the episode ends.

But every single one matters.

We genuinely appreciate everyone who listens, shares the podcast, and takes the time to write in. Season 4 has already brought some powerful conversations — and your voices are shaping where we go next.

If you’ve ever thought, “I wish someone would talk about this…” — drop us a message. The best conversations often start with one brave email.

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If anything in today’s episode resonates with you…

Please remember, you don’t have to handle it alone.

Samaritans

🌐 https://www.samaritans.org

📞 116 123 (Free, 24 hours a day)

Mind

🌐 https://www.mind.org.uk

📞 0300 123 3393

Reaching out isn’t weakness. It’s awareness.

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Support Said Your Nan & On the MENd

If you’d like to support the podcast and the On the MENd charity, you can buy us a coffee here:

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Every contribution helps us continue creating open, honest conversations around mental health.

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Get Involved

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Thanks for being part of the community.

On today’s episode of Said Your Nan, we return to the subject of domestic violence, continuing a conversation we know can be incredibly difficult, confronting, and emotional.

This episode is different.

Following on from our previous discussion, Stuart bravely shares his own personal experiences of domestic abuse. It’s an honest, raw, and deeply human conversation about what abuse can look like, how it feels when you’re inside it, and how hard it can be to recognise when something isn’t right, especially when you’re trying to survive day-to-day.

We talk about:

• The reality of domestic abuse beyond physical violence

• Shame, silence, and why so many people don’t speak up

• The impact abuse has on mental health, confidence, and identity

• Why abuse can happen to anyone

• The importance of being believed, supported, and listened to

⚠️ Content Warning:

This episode contains discussion of domestic violence and abuse. We completely understand if this is one you choose to skip. Please take care of yourself and listen at your own pace.

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Support & Resources

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic abuse, help is available. The following organisations offer confidential, non-judgemental support:

The ManKind Initiative

🌐 https://mankind.org.uk

📞 01823 334244

The principal UK charity supporting male victims of domestic abuse. They work in close partnership with other organisations to ensure victims receive the help they need.

Respect – Men’s Advice Line

🌐 https://mensadviceline.org.uk

Support for men experiencing domestic abuse. Speak to trained advisors via phone, email, or webchat — no pressure, no judgement, just help.

National Centre for Domestic Violence (NCDV)

🌐 https://www.ncdv.org.uk

Providing free, fast, and effective support to survivors of domestic abuse, including help with injunctions and legal protection. Their services are available to everyone, regardless of background or circumstance.

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Thank You

Thank you for listening, and for trusting us with conversations that aren’t always easy — but matter deeply.

If you’d like to support Said Your Nan and the On the MENd charity, you can buy us a coffee here:

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If you’d like to get involved or reach out:

• 📧 Email: saidyournan@onthemend.org.uk

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• 💼 LinkedIn: On The Mend

You’re not weak for struggling.

You’re not alone for staying quiet.

And it’s never too late to ask for help.

In this episode of Said Your Nan, Steve opens up and shares a deeply personal journey. From childhood through to adulthood, he reflects on relationships, identity, and life as it unfolds. It’s funny, harrowing, joyful, and heartbreaking.. sometimes all at once.

If you would like to support the Podcast and the On the MENd charity, please buy us a coffee on the following link: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/saidyournan

If you would like to get involved, please contact us:

Email: saidyournan@onthemend.org.uk

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