"Motivating and Inspiring"
“Andy’s story tells us that mental health can affect everyone and we can get through difficult times.”
"Powerful and positive. Your journey filled me with hope for the future!”
In Searching With Purpose, Andy courageously shares a relatable journey of struggle, bravery and creative adventure.
In this remarkable uplifting and true account, a nervous breakdown into a dark depression prompts Andy, Newcastle born creative graduate to break-free from the struggles of mental health and create a new life. Exploring his sexuality, saying 'no' to the perfect opportunity and travelling alone across the world - are just some of the stories you'll be inspired by, including 10 VALUABLE LIFE LESSONS. Told in a bravely honest style, Searching with Purpose will encourage you to be more confident, less afraid and true to yourself.
[Previously titled as 'Feeling Lost & Finding Your Way 2017]
What begins as a confident step into postgraduate life quickly spirals into a nervous breakdown, severe anxiety and an isolating, all-encompassing depression. Andy takes an unflinching look at his pain and the source of his suffering and invites us to walk with him as he reveals the paths he took to build a new life – one he never imagined possible.
From the very outset – a heartwarming foreword by Andy’s Mum – this is a brave, uplifting and deeply personal account of one young man’s quest for truth, growth and purpose.
