Leon Jack car run

Here's me scrolling through thinking that's an odd thread title, I'm Jack and my brother's Leon. We both love cars.

Turns out there's sadly a correlation between the names and the purpose of that run.

My brother attempted earlier this year and VERY luckily he's still around and is turning himself about.

If you're out there and struggling. Talk to literally anyone who will listen. You might not think they'll care but often they have sage advice or a different angle, maybe even personal experience. If it's social media bringing you down, seeing the picture others paint...so rosy, remember that's only marketing not the true story. If you're stuck within four walls, get out and push to be around more people like minded.

If you're not that social like my brother and I, post online to forums, join FB groups, go to meets around your hobbies, eventually you'll find someone out there. If not there are so many helplines available, trust me I called them, I even had tea with a good few people in safe spaces in town whilst we talked over options. Don't be affraid to cry. Admittedly a lot are there to listen not offer advise but sometimes just a chat is enough. Try those random webcam sites (not those primal urge ones!!! The other ones) where you talk to randomized people online. Don't leave subtle messages, not everyone is as clever as you are haha, ask me how I know. Be loud and proud! It's OK to ask or need help!

To add to this, the Distinguished Gentleman's Ride and everything it stands for has really helped me with my troubles let alone my brothers.

Their stories of DGR videos are incredible. The hardships some people go through and still pull out the other side.

One of the more powerful videos, here's a man pouring our his troubles for us all to listen and spreading the message that talking is necessary.



The rides aren't just about hipsters sipping coffee with moustaches, they're so much more than that. You don't even need a motorbike, I volunteered a few years ago