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Index
Dedication
Contents
Foreword by Johnny Lewis
Nginha-la-gu ba Ngadhi (This Is My Journey)
Part I: My Story
Chapter 1: My Wiradjuri Roots
Chapter 2: Getting By on Family, Sport, Music and Love
Chapter 3: Growing Up Fast
Chapter 4: Blatant Racism
Chapter 5: From the Bush to the Bright Lights
Chapter 6: The Top Grade
Chapter 7: Drugs
Chapter 8: Getting Clean
Chapter 9: Turning to Prescription Drugs
Chapter 10: Finding my Lifeline
Chapter 11: Losing my Grip
Chapter 12: Alive
Chapter 13: Back Into Boxing
Chapter 14: Making a Difference
Chapter 15: Mentors: We All Need Them
Chapter 16: The Enemy Within
Chapter 17: Saying No to Australia Day
Chapter 18: Spreading my Wings
Chapter 19: The Fighting Spirit
Chapter 20: Towards a Brighter Future, One Step at a Time
Chapter 21: Choosing a Positive Life
Part 2: Defying the Enemy Within
First Steps
Recognise if you’re unwell and speak up
Don’t be afraid to get professional help
Consider medication
Survive
Have a wellness plan
Look after your physical health
Learn and practise mindfulness
Learn and practise the 4, 7, 8 breathing technique
Write it down
Break it down and value each small improvement
Focus on why you stay clean
Thrive
Build up your resilience
Embrace your fears
Let go of ego
Remember it’s never a loss – always a lesson
Ignore others’ labels and be proud of who you are
Stare down racism or discrimination
Connect with your culture
Accept what you can’t control and find serenity
Be grateful and compassionate
Live a life of value, and show love, respect and humility
Be positive and surround yourself with positive people
Find a mentor
Be a mentor and give back
Last Word
Acknowledgements
Glossary
Resources
About the Author
Copyright
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