![I remember the call like it was yesterday. It was just after dinner one night when my mate called to ask me how I was going. But not the usual ‘how are you going?’ He asked me how I was really going, he digged a little deeper to really get it out of me. From [...]](http://softenthefckup.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/HDYHATC-252x109.jpg "How do you have a tough conversation?")
I remember the call like it was yesterday. It was just after dinner one night when my mate called to ask me how I was going. But not ...
![“I did not come out until the age of 23 and even then it was a very slow, nervous and calculated process. I was worried what the world would think – would I be turned into a second class citizen, does it make me less legitimate and credible and does it make me less of [...]](http://softenthefckup.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Ourchildrenarelistening-252x109.jpg "Our children are listening")
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Rathbone talks openly
Former Australian Wallaby and Rugby Union Winger Clyde Rathbone, has written an extremely honest and open account about his battle with depression and how he nearly lost everything. This is a must read article for all Australian men and we encourage you to pass it on. What we like about this article is that Clyde got to the stage where he thought he had no options left but he asked for help and started to talk about it and get his life back on track. All men will go through a tough time at some stage, but talking about it will make it easier. ...
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Thinking about Death…
Saturday the 10th September 2011 is World Suicide Prevention Day. It's an important day to think about looking after one another and pausing to have a conversation with a mate who might be going through a tough time and needs to Soften the Fck Up....
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When I think of my childhood
When I think of my childhood, specifically the days spent at pre-school and kindergarten I’m greeted with only a smattering of memories. It’s amazing that a place I spent so much time in, a place that included finger painting and my first crush, Gabrielle, has been almost wiped clean from my consciousness. All that’s left is a few bits of caked on memory: like the dried detritus you find clinging to the middle of your plate after spaghetti night. Pirate day. That was fun. I had a plastic sword, a striped shirt and an eye patch that, while awesome, meant I quickly learnt the pain of a lack of depth perception. Clowns. I’m actually a little afraid of clowns, all told. They kind of freak me out. One of my most distinct ...
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The extended Story
This video goes for 7.23 and give a good understanding on why we started this campaign. -
Softenthefckup quick message
Smaller version of the main campaign