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What we believe
From birth, our experiences and the people around us help shape who we become. Poverty and a lack of guidance or practical knowledge can create barriers that are not always visible.
Listening to someone's story can open the door to understanding. Whatever your age or circumstances, you deserve to feel heard, find support and work towards your own version of happiness.
The story behind Talk Nation
“My name is Neil Degg, and Talk Nation is personal to me.”
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01 — Where I began
Every story has a starting point
I grew up in a deprived area, with an absent father and a mother who endured a controlling marriage. I received no emotional or physical support and experienced mental abuse. By around eight years old, I was already becoming involved in crime.
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02 — Facing it honestly
Owning my story
For years, I struggled with multiple addictions. I live with borderline personality disorder and I'm neurodivergent.
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03 — Turning point
Discovering what was possible
Knowledge, positive role models and the right guidance helped me discover possibilities I had never imagined.
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04 — Today
“I still struggle daily, but my journey has shown me that change is possible.”
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05 — What's next
Paying it forward
Talk Nation is how I give back — a safe, supportive space where people can share their stories with dignity, feel heard and find the support to take their next steps.
