Something else.

First, a quick word.

This episode deals with emotional themes, including discussions around suicidal feelings and depression

that may not be suitable for all listeners.

I was so angry at myself because I wasn't getting better and I felt like that was on me.

I was just like bottoming out.

This is where real-life magic comes in because there was like a moment of like,

you've got to do something.

I don't know why in this moment I thought it. because there was like a moment of like, we've got to do something.

I don't know why in this moment I thought it. I was like, I wonder if there's anybody else out there that's like buttoned me now.

What could I do?

So I wrote, I started writing a website.

The sentence was, if you're having a bad minute or moment, or month, or life, message me, and I'll send you a lovely letter, email me. I'm Ian Wright, and from something else, this is everyday people. In today's episode, I speak to Jodie Anne Bickley, a poet and a mum of two from Birmingham,

who's sharing a powerful message of kindness with strangers from all over the world,

one handwritten letter at a time.

With bright pink hair and an infectious smile, Jody reminds me of a superhero from a children's movie.

But behind her radiant positivity is an amazing story of strength and determination.

Jody was at the top of her game,

touring Britain as a performance poet.

I know you get lonely.

I know you're battered and bruised and this world has thrown its fair share of storms towards you.

I'm not sure how you've made it through, but trust me when I say, I'm in absolute awe of you. When she was struck down by a mystery bug that sent her world into a tailspin,

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