Graeme’s story of Holding on to Hope after retirement and loss

04/30/19 • 35 min

Graeme Holdsworth was a hugely successful project manager, responsible for building some of Australia’s most iconic buildings from Melbourne’s Crown to Sydney’s 1 Martin Place. He was renowned for his building and management skills. However, just as some people start gaining weight, he realized his behaviours were starting to change. He yelled at everyone from staff to a client and ended up unemployed and divorced. Eventually, he decided it would be better for everyone if he was no longe...

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Holding on to Hope - Graeme’s story of Holding on to Hope after retirement and loss

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A lot of people ask about depression, how you catch it, or, where did it come from? I don't have the answer to that. And from all of my rea