Please be aware this episode contains a frank conversation about suicide and thoughts of suicide.

If you are struggling you can find details of organisations who can help you at the bottom of this page.

This week TeeJay is talking to J Grange a 19 year old rap artist and songwriter.

He's been through a few challenges in his time and in this episode he talks about his experiences at school which made him feel isolated, getting caught up in the wrong crowd outside of school and his mental health struggles.

Of course there is a positive, J also talks about how he turned all this around and is now working in Pupil Referral Units to help show children who've been excluded that they also can make a difference too.

As we mentioned above this conversation involves a frank discussion about feelings of suicide and suicidal thoughts.

If you or somebody you know is struggling please reach out. You are not alone.

You can call Samaritans.org on 116 123,

If you're under 25 you can get in touch with themix.org.uk 0808 808 4994

There's also the Shout Crisis Text line 85258

You can get hold of the The Spark To Your Success book from Amazon

email teejay@sparktoyoursuccess.co.uk 

or via the website www.backontrackteens.com  and also check out ignition.rocks too

Don't forget to share this podcast (and book!) with all the young people in your life!

Music Credit: https://www.purple-planet.com