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I just never felt comfortable or stable enough and now I feel both of those things. It was all coming back to the surface as well. Everything has gotten easier and gotten better and gotten more enjoyable, more relaxing, more comfortable [since I stopped].
Become a Member. I always wondered if you put certain things in a book, will that be the thing people always think about? Will I always be narrowly thought of in those terms from now on? But one of the nicest things about the process is while I was asking those questions, I was still prepared to put them all out there not knowing the answer.
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Richie devised a module in mental fitness for Transition Year students which he delivers in St Benildus College. Having worked in so many different areas of the professional game — recruitment, playing, agency, club administration, print journalism, radio co-commentary and television punditry — in addition to his experience and knowledge in the mental health sector, Richie comes with a range of valuable insights and experience.
What made the day even more special was the content of the talk; Richie was on point and made sure the audience connected easily and was comfortable with the message portrayed. Please update your payment details to keep enjoying your Irish Times subscription. Donald McRae. More from The Irish Times International. Home energy upgrades are now more important than ever.
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