Ryan Abramowitz

Published: Sept. 30, 2023, 3 a.m.

b'Lisa Daniel hosts Word for Word and is joined by her guest Ryan Abramowitz.
\\nRyan is a Melbourne based artist, writer and storyteller who draws inspiration from the natural world. He has worked in marketing, brand experience and communications across corporate, freelance and not-for-profit settings. He also runs a business \\u2018Today Tomorrow Forever\\u2019 in which he paints Jewish Wedding Certificates and artwork celebrating significant life milestones as well as a website narrativesofnature.com.
\\nRyan\\u2019s life took an earth-shattering turn in 2016 when his father took his own life. Ryan has written, illustrated and self-published a picture book called Elegy for an Elephant. The book is designed as a therapeutic resource for readers bereaved by suicide for those aged 7 and above, and for those supporting them.
\\nIf the themes of this episode have caused you distress or raised uncomfortable feelings, there are a number of people and organisations you can turn to for support. Visit joy.org.au/support for more information. Looking for support is a healthy way of dealing with your feelings, and is a powerful way to help you get back on top of things. Everyone needs to talk sometimes!
\\nWord for Word is hosted by Lisa Daniel on JOY Media, produced by Ellen Spalding, and Dave Samuel. \\xa0This episode originally aired on September 30th, 2023.
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