Millie- The Year I Sat Still: When Dreams Are Put on Pause

Millie (she/her) has always had a passion for musical theatre and performance, but her journey took a turn when surgery on her leg set her back in training. While her classmates continued on, she was forced to face recovery, patience, and the emotional challenge of watching her dreams feel just out of reach.

In this episode, Aidan sits down with Millie to talk about resilience in the face of setbacks, the frustration of being held back by circumstances beyond your control, and the determination it takes to come back stronger. They explore ambition, creativity, and the lessons that only hardship can teach about strength and perseverance.

This conversation is about passion, recovery, and the hope that even when your path is interrupted, your love for what you do can carry you forward. Millie’s story shows that healing is not just physical but deeply emotional too.

If you or someone else you know requires mental health support at any time, no matter what, remember it is important to never suffer in silence. Be a part of the change and start talking. Below are the helplines listed in the episode:

• Samaritans📞 116 123 (Free, 24/7)

• SHOUT📲 Text ‘SHOUT’ to 85258 (Free, 24/7)

• Mind📞 0300 123 3393 or text 86463

• Papyrus HOPELINE247 (for people under 35)📞 0800 068 41 41 / Text 07860 039 967

• Childline (for under 19s)📞 0800 1111 (Free, 24/7)

Listen to the full episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7ocHkF9oz36dBLLnIm6xTz?si=SWS4R_9KRpiLSsqQu0f-Lg