Trigger warning:This episode contains conversations about suicide and bereavement. Listener discretion is advised.Episode Description:On 8th May 2016, Damien Long’s life changed forever. That Sunday morning - usually spent with his 17-year-old daughter Shaunagh - ended with the knock at the door no parent ever wants to answer. Shaunagh had died by suicide.In this raw and unflinching conversation, Damien shares the moment his world shattered, the grief that still lives in him every day, and the spiral that nearly consumed him. He speaks honestly about the anger, the questions, and the turning point where he knew he had to fight his way forward.We also hear about the Shaunagh he remembers - her smile, her spark, her spirit - and how his love for her has fuelled a new mission. Today, Damien’s passion for fitness is helping others transform their lives, not just physically but mentally.A story of loss, resilience, and the power of speaking out. As Damien says: “Walk in my shoes - see my pain.”Timestamps:01:28 – Growing Up in Ballincollig05:03 – Meeting His Children06:06 – The Day Everything Changed09:48 – Living With the Knot of Grief14:26 – Favourite Memories of Shauna16:38 – Counselling and Peter House19:41 – Hitting Rock Bottom23:02 – Turning Point27:04 – Coping Mechanisms37:53 – Life Lessons From GriefConnect With Me:Instagram: @thecomebackwithbrenda @brendasbitsContact: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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