From the time she could walk, Aria had always dreamed of the performing arts. Being on stage gave her a profound sense of belonging.  

But when school arrived, she was the target of relentless bullying. Anxiety became a constant in her life and eventually she was forced to drop out of school entirely. She'd never felt so alone.  

Then she stumbled across an old wrestling gym. 

A story about anxiety, depression and finding your community, wherever they may be.

This episode of Not Alone was produced by Darcy Sutton and narrated by Thomas Russell. Sound design by Jan Wong. Our theme song is Friends with Feelings, written and performed by Alice Skye, and produced by CAAMA music. 

You can access resources related to this episode, including support information at https://bb.org.au/scarsofbullying

From the time she could walk, Aria had always dreamed of the performing arts. Being on stage gave her a profound sense of belonging.  
But when school arrived, she was the target of relentless bullying. Anxiety became a constant in her life and eventually she was forced to drop out of school entirely. She'd never felt so alone.  
Then she stumbled across an old wrestling gym. 
A story about anxiety, depression and finding your community, wherever they may be.
This episode of Not Alone was produced by Darcy Sutton and narrated by Thomas Russell. Sound design by Jan Wong. Our theme song is Friends with Feelings, written and performed by <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/0vi9khHSAwMRQx1R65dIFR">Alice Skye</a>, and produced by CAAMA music. 
You can access resources related to this episode, including support information at <a href="https://bb.org.au/scarsofbullying">https://bb.org.au/scarsofbullying</a>

When it comes to mental health, we all have our own unique stories to tell. But no matter what we are going through, there are other people experiencing it too. From Beyond Blue, this is Not Alone. A podcast where everyday Australians talk about their mental health journey to help you with yours.

When it comes to mental health, we all have our own unique stories to tell. But no matter what we are going through, there are other people experiencing it too. From Beyond Blue, this is Not Alone. A podcast where everyday Australians talk about their mental health journey to help you with yours.

Not Alone

A story about anxiety, depression and finding your community, wherever they may be.