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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nPaul spoke highly of Ricky Hatton\u2019s impact on society and the local community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cHe wasn’t afraid to admit that life is tough sometimes, and when you\u2019re down you need help, and he made it safe for people to say, \u2018I don’t feel good today, I need help.\u2019 And if we can continue that legacy, that people can benefit,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe just hope that down the line, you know, we can help more people and the foundation, that’s what it’s geared for, to help people. I know for a fact that he’s actually saved lives, because I know people have come to me, and they’ve told me that, you know, they were in a dark place, they spoke with Ricky, and they’re still here as a result of advice that he gave them.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Paul has fond memories of his friend, saying: \u201cWe had a relationship a bit like a married couple, where we would be on the phone each day, we would see each other most weeks. We had such a tight relationship, so I am lost and empty and I miss him.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Paul urged those who would are suffering with their mental health to use the resources on attached to their website, emergency numbers such as 999 and 111, Samaritans or Shout Crisis Text Line. The website also features a mental health guide for men who are struggling with further advice and resources including Andy\u2019s Man Club, weekly face-to-face support groups for men, Men Who Talk, an online support group for men, and Say It Lad, inviting men to record an anonymous voice note and get a voice note back from another man, it is not a form of therapy but a safe outlet to feel safe and be heard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Paul Speak\u2019s message to anyone struggling with their mental health is that \u201cyou don\u2019t have to battle it on your own, no one needs to fight alone.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n