Survivor | Presented by The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride
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- Опубліковано 6 жов 2024
- 2017 sees The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride doubling it’s funds in support of men’s mental health on behalf of the Movember Foundation.
‘Survivor’, the story of Mark Atkinson and his family is a must see for anyone experiencing depression, whether it be oneself or that of someone that you know.
If Mark’s story resonates with you, reach out and talk, ask, listen. For further information and services supporting mental health and suicide prevention, visit www.movember.co...
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Film developed and produced by Cam Elkins from Stories of Bike
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Made my face leak. I'm a 58 year old "big strong dad" struggling with leukaemia and I've learned that worse than the physical impact of the disease is the emotional carnage. Loss of identity and confidence. Worse than the thought of death on a personal level is the idea that I might not be around to care for my family, hold a grandchild or hold my wife in my arms. The medical care I've received has been extraordinary but the mental and emotional cost can be unnoticed except by those closest to us.
How are you today. Are you well?
Wow! Such impact!
I'm 50 years old, watching this on my phone at work and there's tears streaming down my face.
I suffer from social anxiety disorder so I can really relate.
Excellent video and mesage.
We are here for you Rob.
Bikes & Drones
I know you are mate and I'm so thankful for it.
How are you today Rob? Good?
Magic. Glad to see you got through Mark. As a 54 yr old who's struggled with depression & anxiety all my life, those panic attacks you described, been there & would not wish them on my worst enemy. Mark you are so right, the single most important lesson in this is TALK about it. When you stop seeing mental illness as the enemy it no longer has control of your life. Depression & anxiety are part of who I am, and have made me who I am. I love who I am. So don't be afraid to talk about it & don't be afraid ask that workmate, friend, or even that person at the bus stop who looks like they might be struggling. R U ok.
I am crying in a good way. I have depression like that and while I'm a lot better now I remember. This video is beautiful.
Dont you give up !!!!!! I dont know you mate ,but dont you bloody give up !!!!
Look out your window ,watch the world go by ,take a deep breath .........get on your bike and fu..ING RIDE!!!!!
Join a club ,talk to people and remember WE ARE HERE FOR YOU !!!!!
Once again, Stories of Bike has brought tears to my eyes, and a lump in my throat. Great video. Thank you! And Godspeed to all affected by mental illness. May we all find peace and relief. Now, go for a ride.
Strength isn't 'pretending it's all OK', it's in talking to someone about what troubling you. Thanks for sharing. Great job Cam. Cheers
What a great story of survival, family love and motorcycle comradeship.
The man behind the camera is a FUCKING legend ,he is so creative mind you know the scenes he has captured WOW!
i agree. Fortnine has the same quality although they do more variation.
The DGR stories need their own playlist.
Can do.
been suffering from this illness ...same thing with me ...to all those who suffer from this illness...be strong this too.shall pass
I'm 55 yrs old and have Prostate Cancer........I'm here for you...
I've got tinnitus and though able to tolerate it (for now...) I can understand how it could be damaging to one's mental health. Thank you Mark, for sharing your story.
me too
You truly a blessed man, Mark. God has given you a family that stands with you and loves you so much. Stand strong my Brother and share your story every chance you can! Cheers
I understand this and will share this video with someone who needs to see.... Motorcycles and mental wellness go hand in hand . 30 years riding... 25 bikes later ....still can’t stop !
An amazing chap and wonderful family and friends. I wish them all well. We are all here for you and each other
Good stuff. I'm the same age and have gone though it too.
Thanks for making this video to share the hope.
It is more common then we think, and I totally think the more you talk about it the better you feel and also the people around you feel, we need to get the old way of thinking if you cry suck it up.. so wrong and I also suffer from mental illness. 🙏🏻 so proud of you.. take care.
Fantastic movie, full stop. Great lens work and cinematography but also great story of one family's battle. Not to mention fabulous central character. Having suffered from anxiety and panic attacks at different stages through my life I remember craving that peace, silence and stillness you created in the movie. Really makes me want to ride again. Love your work. And yes If you think you have a problem seek help don't try to cover it up.
"A daughter shouldn't see their dad like this. I should be looking after you"
- Every father will know how this man felt when he said that. Many of us have said, or thought, the same.
I have anxiety attacks, its less now thanks to my motorbike. But i know its not a quick fix. What years of pain cant be healed in a day or a year. its a constant battle but i seek to improve my self everyday. Keep on riding sir and ride safe
Beautiful film...beautiful message. Those simple acts of kindness do indeed go a long way. ...Steve
Thank you for this.
I loved watching this.. It's not just a bare stories, But It's real happening to me also.. The world Is shut when you Ride A Motorcycle.. 🏍️😔
A Real life story, a Real life moments ,its our lives!!
We have to enjoyed every day!!!
Wow, such an awesome story, very emotional, i will watch this again.....hopefully you are still doing well...
Beautiful piece of work, just TALK, trust me it helps more than you could ever imagine, just talk !
Brilliant. Brilliant. Brilliant. Such an important message beautifully delivered.
By far my favorite channel. Thank you for sharing these touching stories.
Powerful message. I am proud to now be part of the DGR group and hope videos like this spark conversations about the things we all struggle with from time to time. Thank you for being brave enough to share something so private. We are here for you............
Your not alone mate,your not alone ....look out the window ,take a deep breath and realise that what ever the world chucks at you there are people to talk too,DONT wait for help ASK for it . Good luck with the future ,take care mate ,take care 👍👍👍👍
What a great film and compassionate story. Thanks for sharing this and I'm so grateful that I can be part of the DGR.
Very uplifting. And simply enjoying the ride is a massive release too 👍🏻
I sent this video to The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride on Facebook. I hope they share it! Great Video!!
+Andrew Khoune They actually commissioned the video, so they know all about it. 😉
Powerful stuff ,panic attacks more common than you think , moving to a beautiful part of the world must help , great family great story
bloody good watch, great way to highlight the issues that people face.
Thank you for this video. Can't begin to describe what seeing this video today, of all days, means to me.
+Kronx1970 We're here for you mate.
A lot of us have lived this like Jim and Rob below. Hats off to you guys and to Mark in this video. It has motivated me to be open about my experience to help others while I fund raise with the DGR.
Powerful, powerful film.
Thank you.
Steve.
Too young to relate to the story but it had me crying. Brilliant. Thank you.
My god, did you up your game ! The narration always gets better, those shots are magnificient and the message itself is so crucial. Thanks for this, can't wait to see what's next.
What a powerful video !!!!!! Thankyou
Thanks for telling a story that must be told. Thanks for bringing awareness
How could anyone dislike this video?!
DGR is truly wonderful.
Wow.... amazing, powerful! Well done.
Fantastic!!! Another intimate video sharing genuine human experience and struggles.
It's a daily struggle,hiding the pain from the world & people,but I've learned that being around loving people & going to church instead of avoiding people is what i need,even as a Christian i still struggle alot,life is hard when everything is always moving at a fast pace,just need to be still & calm down enough to see through the storms of life,life is so precious,live it to the fullest as much as possible,and enjoy the people you meet along the journey ❤ u in Jesus Christian ✝️ Biker
Thank you.
I've been to every DGR sydney since the start & will continue to do so :)
Well done......so well put together, your USP is well and truly back 👍🏻 what a good way to tackle this subject
Magic ❤️. Love these stories
This is amazing and incredibly powerful!
I have to say as well! Fantastic sound design 👌👌👌
What a story. Well done sir.
2 years!? really!? the last comments before mine were 2 fucking years ago!? this video is such a powerful one.
What a beautiful story. Thank you for sharing.
Thank You! this video made me feel so good!
Thank you
this actually made me fall in tears.. :)
Love your works...
Very impressive family.
Beautiful
Beautiful film, incredibly important message. Love your work Cam.
Beautiful mate
Lovely it really made me to miss my dad
So much respect, thank you, this is such a great episode
surrounding yourself with good people always gives you hope in the hardships of life. keep peaceful thoughts and ward-off your demons by riding your bike is the cure! 😉
Thank you for sharing. God Bless!
Amazing
Tip's vid,love it.....
Thanks for making this... Got me all choked up for a minute. Fantastic shots and brilliant editing! Keep it up!!
Thanks Pieter. Glad you got something out of it.
Fantastic
great !!!
Lovely stuff, and so very well shot.
this is beautiful, i love the story and the camera work.
Impressive!
You are not alone, For me my bike keeps me alive, just. One day at a time, one day at a time.
Glad I have no problem like that with my tinnitus.
I've has it since my mid to late 20's and the tone is damned close to what the video used for it.
Amazing, amazing, amazing!!! #inspo
so amazing
I feel him...
wow, powerful stuff 🙁
Amazing. Really fucking good job. Beautifully shot and edited too. Well done team.
How can we bring this to rural America? There are alot of us in the southeast U.S. as I'm sure throughout all of the U.S. but I for one would love to help out fellow Southeastern Men and Women that suffer with Depression/Anxiety. I know my story and how it "became" for me, and as a strong "dad" or Man it is hard to admit or share
Hey Robbie, reach out to DGR and they should able to tell you where your closest ride host is. If there's nothing nearby, you could become a ride host yourself. Unfortunately, this year's ride appears to be postponed until next year.
beautiful ))
The Movember Australia link is missing a dot. Its currently wwwmovember and it should be www.movember
Got it! Thanks.
tears roll
It will never be about the bike, but about the person who uses it. A motorcycle then becomes a human experience, often sensational.
This is awesome video mate, I came across similar post a few days ago on reddit about how motorcycling has saved people who was diagnosed with clinic anxiety and depression, I even wrote a blog post about it (in Chinese obviously).
I am wondering if you would allow me to repost this video to the other video hosting platforms such as bilibili or youku, because I feel such great video should be seen by more people, but unfortunately as youtube is blocked in China it is very difficult for Chinese user to come here and watch it.
So if you allow me to repost the video, I will be very appreciated and of course I will make sure they are properly subtitled in Chinese and the source and credit of the video will be mentioned in the video description.
Hi Norman, happy to help. Could you please get in touch with me via email? My contact details are in the "About" section of the channel page here.
That was nice but what happened to the stories of bikes?
Just wait and see, my friend...
♥️🙏🏼
Which is the motorcycle he is riding ?
Warm 🙏😊🙏😊
Who's diliked this video?
Everette williams some idiot
I thought this was stories about bikes...
I know, right?!
Sorry he or anyone goes thru any pain at all but I father does NOT do that. Sorry. I just do NOT get it.
Does not do what?
i approached distinguished gentlemen uk 👎 for help after malignant abuse by my covert narcissist ex wife. an absolute washout. 👎 complete ignorance about this horrendous form of abuse and the even more horrendous effects. 👎
That's unfortunate and terrible that you had to endure that. But DGR isn't a support network for domestic abuse. Their primary focus is to raise awareness for men's mental health and to raise funds for those organisations who do provide support. Did they try to direct you toward support in your area?
@@storiesofbike i was abused because of my mh vulnerability ffs. by comparison, my tinnitus as a result of sf military service is nothing. my decades of depression is nothing. that is a measure of how significant the trauma of covert narcissistic malignant abuse has been - and i know with certainty i am not alone in this.
dgr choosing to stick it's head in the sand about this issue is ignorant and inexcusable.
as a postscript, help me set up the non profit i have envisioned for ed and help about this truly horrendous form of abuse.
i hope you picked up on the point that mh issues are a significant form of vulnerability for targeting the abuse.
Fantastic