Robbie Williams reflects on career-long fight with mental health #shorts

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[patrickcahill]

Whatever you think of Robbie Williams, the struggle with mental health is real. Be kind and supportive if you can. it's a privilege to help someone if they tell you they need help.

[eamonnpotts]

Knew Robbie from our family childhoods. I’m older but remember him fondly from our local pubs and him coming to watch the Talisman pub team play that I played in.
Absolute top lad. His cousins were my friends and knew his sister Sal and his mum & dad.
He’s done loads of contributions to our local school, other charities and his very own Port Vale.
But he still owes me a tenner that he borrowed off me in the Brindley Lock many yrs ago!
Oh the interest Rob!
Stay safe Rob lad. Forever loved in Tunstall 🤝

[rebeccapomfret]

I'm so glad he's so content, living, enjoying his life & family!❤😊

[sofiak.]

He is so calm, wise, and one gets the feeling he found his path. And he looks great!❤ God bless the whole family.

[sellbydate]

I haven't seen him for years and it's weird seeing him older .❤

[fergalwergal]

Bless Robbie; courage to speak the heart on his sleeve.

[paulbrown]

I'm struggling with my mental health for a long time, rejection and pain obviously puts a big dent into a person suffering. All I can do is soldier on through life like I always have. I'm 51 now. I must be more mentally stronger than I think I have gone through a lot and still going through alot of bad stuff life throws at you. Hopefully I will come out the other end like robbie. 😊

[jaxbraidwood]

Robbie is now the leading man .i love him so much ❤

[tbrk]

Don’t take drugs is the shorter version.

[SonyaKenna-lm]

Well done Robbie Williams keep the great work up❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[fluorosco]

"Life's too Short to be Afraid" ❤

[miroslavstanojevic]

I don't think famous people really realize how much influence they have on everyday people.
Robbie clearly does!
Thank you sir, you are one of the few that really make this world a better place!

[lauraelliot]

I love your cross.
Cannot wait to see this movie.
I'm am so glad youbgot through your mental health battles and your face glows, it is so great for people to see if you persist there is light at the end of the tunnel❤

[lindaayres]

I'm so happy for Robbie well done .x x

[marshgirl]

Better Man, fantastic capture of his life and struggles and triumphs and honesty . 🥰

[jennyobyrne]

You can tell he has done the inner work and has tamed his demons. It doesn't happen overnight.
His eyes shine more great❤

[talibe]

Great artist, great concerts live, the dvd live at the Albert is one of my favorites.amazing show.❤

[johnorourke]

God bless you brother, your honesty is so refreshing

[mickadatwist]

He seems clean and collected.
Never seen him like this.

[Lindsey-bmmt]

Ageing gracefully and with style. Honest about mental health which has helped others ❤