Letters of Hope: Abbie Williams on breaking the mental health stigma one letter at a time

In this heartfelt episode, host Brendan sits down with Abbie Williams, the founder of Letters of Hope, a not-for-profit that connects letter writers with people facing difficult times. 💌✨

Abbie shares her personal journey—from moving from England to Australia to the comfort she found in handwritten letters from her grandparents. Their words of encouragement sparked an idea that would grow into a global movement, delivering messages of hope to those who need them most.

Join us for an inspiring conversation about kindness, human connection, and the power of a simple letter to change a life. 💙

00:50 The man on the bus story

06:45 How it all began

12:58 On a personal level

15:42 What's so special about a handwritten letter?

18:12 Impact of the first letters

20:48 Legacy

25:57 Helping children and young adults

28:30 Gratitude

33:09 Misconceptions around mental health

35:32 Advice on starting a charity

39:40 How schools can get involved

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