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sean foster
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 31 ม.ค. 2017
Welcome to the Super Average Dad channel! I am a widowed dad of 2 amazing little boys, often hailed as a "super dad" but in reality I am no different from many other single parents who are facing the same challenges.
With this channel I will mainly be sharing videos of Terrariums that I am creating whilst largely talking about mental health and well, Terrariums. I have found that creating these Terrariums has helped me mentally. I have struggled recently with my mental health and starting this hobby has allowed me to focus my mind on something which i have found extremely calming.
My intention with the channel is to share my thoughts and feelings which in turn may help others. I aim to grow a community that allows for a safe place for people to talk amongst them selves without fear of being judged. I will be open and honest about my mental health, both past and present as well as the daily struggles I, and most others, face.
With this channel I will mainly be sharing videos of Terrariums that I am creating whilst largely talking about mental health and well, Terrariums. I have found that creating these Terrariums has helped me mentally. I have struggled recently with my mental health and starting this hobby has allowed me to focus my mind on something which i have found extremely calming.
My intention with the channel is to share my thoughts and feelings which in turn may help others. I aim to grow a community that allows for a safe place for people to talk amongst them selves without fear of being judged. I will be open and honest about my mental health, both past and present as well as the daily struggles I, and most others, face.
Elijah & Mummy's video 💙
Elijah had been struggling with his grief lately. We had an idea to create a little video that he can find wherever he is so can watch it and remember his mum.
#grief #mummy #mumandson #children #mentalhealth #andysmanclub #itsoktotalk #prouddad #fyp
#grief #mummy #mumandson #children #mentalhealth #andysmanclub #itsoktotalk #prouddad #fyp
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We're going on a Gruffalo hunt!
มุมมอง 56ปีที่แล้ว
Over 3 years I've been waiting to beat my anxiety and take the boys out on my own for a day out... today was a beautiful day! #mentalhealth #dad #happiness #mentalhealthawareness #wellbeing #dadlife #singleparent
First session at Andys Man Club
มุมมอง 2.1Kปีที่แล้ว
Can't recommend Andys Man Club or praise the facilitators and lads that attend high enough! One of the hardest things I've done walking through thatndoor tonight but after going tonight, it's the easiest decision I'll make when I go back next week. The first time I've felt that I'm not alone in my struggles and there are other dad's out there feeling how I feel. If you're struggling to find the...
MH update #1 Skull shot glass into and air plant build... thingy
มุมมอง 27ปีที่แล้ว
First update since my initial video whilst attempting to make a home for an air plant in a shot glass... #happiness #dadlife #dad #happy #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #plants #singleparent #terrarium #wellbeing
(Not so) Little intro to my channel @SuperAverageDad
มุมมอง 145ปีที่แล้ว
Just an introduction to my channel. It will be heavily focused around mental health, challenges I'm having both generally and as a single parent with a hint of Terrarium building thrown in there as well. #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #terrarium #wellbeing #plants #dad #dadlife #singleparent #happiness #happy
Andy Man's Club is transformative, it really makes you feel listened to in an environment that's extraordinarily supportive. The power of telling your story and listening to others tell theirs is magical and immensely powerful. Everybody who braves walking through those doors will be rewarded with a sensationally caring environment.
I keep thinking of going. Super nervous to be around new people though. Good on you for getting out there. Hope it’s a good journey for you 👍
Best thing I've done! I struggle with Social Anxiety myself but you'll find the guys greeting you put you at ease and support you the second you arrive. If you haven't gotten to a group yet, I 100% recommend! I'm a year into my journey since I posted this video and I'm now a lead Facilitator at one of the groups, something I'd never even imagined doing! 👌
@@SuperAverageDad that’s great to hear! I also joined and the guys are super friendly. Still super nervous but I plan to keep going
@@niallblackburn8160 great stuff mate! Did you continue going?
@@SuperAverageDad I did indeed. I get super nervous around people, so it’s been hard but I’m still going!
I might issue an update at some point soon, things have definitely picked up
Masha Allah .. sooo cutestttt babyyyy😍😍😍😍
Prayers for you and Elijah🙏, you both have an angel watching over you.
I'm a facilitator at amc in Scotland. Well done mate, we know how you feel because we were at that stage too. It will help and we'll done ❤
Amazing mate, hope you’re well
I went twice near where I live and won't be going back again as I was disgusted at the behaviour of the facilitators and how poorly it was run, people only go for the the main middle point to unload their problems the facilitators took up a lot of the time, people and the facilitators kept interrupting other people to talk about themselves again when they had their go, and by the the time it got round to new arrivals the facilitators interrupted people and told everyone to hurry up as they wanted a break after they had taken up a good portion of time. The group next to us finished early and weren't being quiet on leaving and the facilitators were putting chairs and tables away scrapping them on the floor loudly and the people who had issues couldn't be heard and had to keep stop talking. For the hour that you are there you probably only get 1 minute to speak about your problems. On the way out some new guy said to me is this what it is normally like and I said yeah it was the same last week. He said he wouldn't bother again and I agreed with him.
Sorry to hear that it was a negative session. I facilitate in Scotland and we do not allow interruptions, if you wish to add something or raise a question we don't allow it until the person is finished. We run for 2 hours to give everybody an equal chance to unload and as facilitators we unload too but not as long as users do. I'm actually angry and disappointed your experience was so negative and apologise on behalf of the organisation. I would recommend attending a different venue before quiting but understand if you choose not to. Take care and wish you the best
Well done mate , I walk in the same shoes as you
Hi mate. You’ve done the best thing by turning up 💪 it took me a month to walk through the door, but it’s the best thing I did because 11 months down the line, I’m now a facilitator at the group. Onwards and upwards mate 💪
Well done mate it takes a big man to walk through the door I go my self it's helped me so much #itsoktotalk
I've been struggling with my mental health and have been very, very low due to suffering a life-threatening and life-limiting illness, which has left me in a wheelchair, completely impotent and having to pee in a bag. No fun in all of that and I'm finding it hard to make sense of it all and come to terms with the new me. Doctors gave me only a 20% chance of surviving my illness, but here I am! I should really be grateful to the Medical Team who basically saved my life and have given me a few more years at least, yet I find myself thinking I wish I had died, because the life I have now isn't living. After the initial rallying round of so called friends, they soon realised that I was no fun to be around anymore, so they stopped visiting and slowly the invites to join in nights out etc dried up leaving me very lonely and confined to my flat most days. The nurse who visits me recommended AMC and said I would get a lot out of it and could make new friends who would understand what I'm going through. I just want some of my old life back, I mean just because I'm in a wheelchair it shouldn't change me as a person, I could still enjoy a good night out, have a laugh and be a friend to others too. Life doesn't have to end just because I've now got all these health issues going on, but for me I think it has already. Boy am I in a rut and I'm desperate to climb out of it and start living again. I'll try and go to next week's meeting without making an excuse not to go, which is what I've been doing for weeks now. I will be attending the Brighouse meeting, so if there's anyone reading this who goes to that meeting, I'd really appreciate some support to help get me through the door. I've wanted to take that first step and get through the door of Andys Man Club, as I'm sure It'll help me if I can just talk about how I'm feeling now.
Thanks for posting this Sean, anyone who’s been to AMC has felt the same way. Getting through the door is tough. Hope you stick with it, it can be life changing. 👌
Well done for going through the doors
I’ve been trying to build up the courage to go I’m just worried on what topics can be discussed in group
Hi, I started going to AMC a year ago and now I’m a facilitator- the hardest thing is getting in the door, but what a group of lads. No pressure to talk about anything you don’t feel ready for, just a place to get stuff off your chest and have a bit of banter at the same time. Hope you manage to step through the door mate! 👌
Well done Sean
I don't know you, but saw this pop up on my TH-cam. But well done for getting through them doors, you should be so proud of yourself ❤❤ 😊
Terrariums are cool
I know where you’re coming from brother - it’s mad ain’t it when you know in your heart that you’re not doing anything majorly wrong but your mind keeps on telling you otherwise. Keep the videos up mate - if it helps you and gives you more purpose do what you need to do.
Very brave to post this, I hope it helps yourself and others ❤️