About the episode
Despite having a loving mother and maternal family, Ian’s early years saw him experience serious Domestic Violence and was sexual abused by a family friend.
As a young teenager, Ian says he was convinced his future contained a repetition of his difficult childhood and adolescence. This was a fate he was determined to avoid.
Later in life, Ian more challenges and he felt he had no control left except for one thing, his own life.
The young boy who was convinced his life had no positive purpose has since grown to become more than he ever imagined he could be, from 25 years of military service three degrees across two disciplines, three children of his own and much more.
He is joining us today to talk about the ups and downs of his life as well as why he is now such a strong advocate for suicide prevention and awareness advocate.
