Sam Wilson | Episode Two

Imagine this… you are a trained primary school teacher in a rural area in your early 20’s and there is a high school teacher shortage in the area school that you work in. Next minute you are called upon to teach a group of students in a specialised subject you have never taught before.

Then… one of your students passes away. Not that much younger than herself, Sam found herself as a teacher, a role of leadership, while having to support her students through such a tough time. Living and working in a small rural community, the ripple effect that something like this has on the community as a whole is massive. Since then Sam has continued to be a teacher while supporting her husband on their farm and their two children. She spent years as a volunteer for St John ambulance where she has seen immense tragedy and hardship. With the loss of her mother and supporting me through my loss, Sam knows all too well how rural communities need to band together in times of need and how important it is for us to speak up so that we are less likely to feel alone and isolated.

The Raw Truth - sharing authentic stories to normalise conversations around grief, trauma and mental health. Join Harriet as she speaks with other rural New Zealander's who have raw and honest stories to share. The shocking, emotional reality of life is confronted as they speak up about the 'raw truths' in their lives. Unburying things that traditionally we sweep under the rug and avoid confronting, Harriet aims to help you become more able to deal with whatever life throws at you in the future. Be inspired by those who remove their masks by sharing their remarkable and relatable stories.

• No. of episodes: 9
• Latest episode: 2023-09-18
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