Word for Word

30 Sep 2023

Ryan Abramowitz

Health, LGBTI Community, Society & Culture

Lisa Daniel hosts Word for Word and is joined by her guest Ryan Abramowitz.

Ryan is a Melbourne based artist, writer and storyteller who draws inspiration from the natural world. He has worked in marketing, brand experience and communications across corporate, freelance and not-for-profit settings. He also runs a business ‘Today Tomorrow Forever’ in which he paints Jewish Wedding Certificates and artwork celebrating significant life milestones as well as a website narrativesofnature.com.

Ryan’s life took an earth-shattering turn in 2016 when his father took his own life. Ryan has written, illustrated and self-published a picture book called Elegy for an Elephant. The book is designed as a therapeutic resource for readers bereaved by suicide for those aged 7 and above, and for those supporting them.

If the themes of this episode have caused you distress or raised uncomfortable feelings, there are a number of people and organisations you can turn to for support. Visit joy.org.au/support for more information. Looking for support is a healthy way of dealing with your feelings, and is a powerful way to help you get back on top of things. Everyone needs to talk sometimes!

Word for Word is hosted by Lisa Daniel on JOY Media, produced by Ellen Spalding, and Dave Samuel.  This episode originally aired on September 30th, 2023.

For further information head to the JOY Media webpage, Word for Word podcast page, via Facebook or email Lisa Daniel and the team at Word for Word.

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