My Truth, that I self-harmed, considered suicide on many occasions, tried to beat the world back and faced a future of loneliness. My Love, that I chose to try a different route, to take ownership of who I truly was and understand why I was feeling the emotions I was feeling. Was I the problem? My Madness, discovering that so many others have similar views to me, that tablets are not the answer, that we hold the power to our own mind and we have been fooled into thinking otherwise.Zac Thraves used to be Depressed - Join him for 50 minutes of exploring what its like to be a cog in the mental health industry! Are we the ones that are mentally ill or is it the normals that have it wrong? Zac challenges the idea that the only route to wellness is to be good, take your tablets and do therapy. There is another way - Understand your Truth, Love & Madness. Lets peer into The Matrix. Are you ready to take the red pill?Zac explores the rabbit hole and talks about his experience with self-harm, attempted suicide and discovering that it is he who wields the power!

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You can donate to the charity of your choice, but if you're looking for inspiration, there are three charities we really like.

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Mama Biashara
Kate Copstick’s charity, Mama Biashara, works with the poorest and most marginalised people in Kenya. They give grants to set up small, sustainable businesses that bring financial independence and security. That five quid you spend on a large glass of House White? They can save someone’s life with that. And the money for a pair of Air Jordans? Will take four women and their fifteen children away from a man who is raping them and into a new life with a moneymaking business for Mum and happiness for the kids.
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Theatre MAD
The Make A Difference Trust fights HIV & AIDS one stage at a time. Their UK and International grant-making strategy is based on five criteria that raise awareness, educate, and provide care and support for the most vulnerable in society. A host of fundraising events, including Bucket Collections, Late Night Cabarets, West End Eurovision, West End Bares and A West End Christmas continue to raise funds for projects both in the UK and Sub-Saharan Africa.
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Acting For Others
Acting for Others provides financial and emotional support to all theatre workers in times of need through the 14 member charities. During the COVID-19 crisis Acting for Others have raised over £1.7m to support theatre workers affected by the pandemic.
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