| Kayden Jackson saved my life 09:08 - Dec 16 with 9302 views | NORFOLK_BLUE |
Just wanted to share something with you if I may.
I know Kayden Jackson often splits the crowd, however I for one will always be indebted to him.
Just pre-Covid, I took my young son to his first ITFC game. I had the intention of ending my life after wards but wanted to take him before I did so. We ended up sitting right near the tunnel.
My boy was keen for a photo of the players as they came out so I called a few names and Kayden Jackson was the only one to come over. He spent ages with my boy. Photos, autographs, high fives and a good chat. Kayden then said something off the cuff about mental well-being that stuck with me. After the game we were stuck in traffic by the players exit and Kayden was in his car next to us. He recognised my boy from earlier and unwound his window to ask him if he enjoyed the game and if he was going to go again.
It was such an small and simple thing for him to do, and it may seem silly, but it really sparked something in me that evening. How humble he was, and how down to earth he was. There was no arrogance from a man who could very well have just ignored us.
Now 2/3 years later I am loving life, got a fantastic family and new vigour for it. I think it’s fair to say that Kayden, whilst not everyone’s favourite ITFC player, is certainly a hero in my eyes.
As long as he is at ITFC , then I will always champion him - and will always follow his career should the time come for him to move on. |  | | |  |
| Kayden Jackson saved my life on 09:13 - Dec 16 with 6606 views | catch74 |
Honestly such a heartwarming post - you’ve really choked me up this morning. Good for you, amazing for your son in so many senses and brilliant from Kayden. |  |
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| Kayden Jackson saved my life on 09:19 - Dec 16 with 6546 views | NthQldITFC |
That is so heart-warming to read and I'm sure your act of sharing the story here will help other people who read it as well. Deep thanks to you and to Kayden. |  |
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| Marvellous stuff…. on 09:20 - Dec 16 with 6548 views | Bloots |
….on more than one level.
There’s always decent people around and remember that without you your son wouldn’t have had that memory either.
The fact that you wanted to give him that memory shows your value to the world.
Stay strong, stay positive and good luck. |  |
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| Kayden Jackson saved my life on 09:22 - Dec 16 with 6532 views | clive_baker |
That's a very difficult thing to read but also very heartwarming, and you should be incredibly proud of the progress you've made. Thanks for sharing this, I think it's sometimes difficult as a bloke to speak openly about such things and I've got so much respect for those that do, as it no doubt helps others. There are a lot of soft societal pressures on men that don't get spoken about enough. I' so pleased to read that you're out the other side and feeling good again, long may that continue.
Lovely to hear KJ played a part in it, he certainly seems like a good lad and very sincere. I know he's also spoken about mental health in the past and he would probably be interested to hear your story. What I would say about him dividing opinion is I'm confident it's relating to contribution on the pitch rather than any slight on his character, and of course people are entitled to have opinions on the football side. What seems in little doubt is that he's a good guy and it's lovely to hear how much time he made for your boy. They're moments that will probably stay with him throughout his life.
Maximum respect to you Sir. I hope you and your family have a lovely Christmas. |  |
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| Kayden Jackson saved my life on 09:30 - Dec 16 with 6431 views | StochesStotasBlewe |
Bit dusty in my living room.
Great to hear that you're in a much happier place. |  |
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It's very, very quiet.
I can walk to the pub. |
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| Kayden Jackson saved my life on 09:33 - Dec 16 with 6391 views | BanksterDebtSlave |
I would appreciate it if people stopped making me cry into my porridge please. Thanks.
Well done for posting. |  |
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| Kayden Jackson saved my life on 09:40 - Dec 16 with 6337 views | Cotty |
I think that somebody should tell Kayden about this, I'm sure it would mean a lot to him too. |  | | |
| Kayden Jackson saved my life on 09:43 - Dec 16 with 6306 views | catch74 |
| Kayden Jackson saved my life on 09:40 - Dec 16 by Cotty |
I think that somebody should tell Kayden about this, I'm sure it would mean a lot to him too. |
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| I think that’s up to the OP really. (n/t) on 09:48 - Dec 16 with 6226 views | Bloots |
| Kayden Jackson saved my life on 09:40 - Dec 16 by Cotty |
I think that somebody should tell Kayden about this, I'm sure it would mean a lot to him too. |
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| I think that’s up to the OP really. (n/t) on 09:53 - Dec 16 with 6169 views | Cotty |
| I think that’s up to the OP really. (n/t) on 09:48 - Dec 16 by Bloots |
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| Kayden Jackson saved my life on 09:57 - Dec 16 with 6141 views | usm |
POTY
Right there
Close the polls
Well done NB and thanks for posting and well done KJ too
Good to read and glad that you are feeling better, hope it continues
Have a great Christmas
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| Kayden Jackson saved my life on 10:00 - Dec 16 with 6110 views | TractorCam |
Wow, what a story! Amazing how something so small can have such a big impact. Glad to see you're in a better place now, do you still go to games with your son? |  |
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| Kayden Jackson saved my life on 10:01 - Dec 16 with 6094 views | LegendofthePhoenix |
Brilliant, just brilliant. |  |
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| Kayden Jackson saved my life on 10:07 - Dec 16 with 6023 views | chicoazul |
All the best to you and your family OP, thank you for sharing this story. |  |
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| Kayden Jackson saved my life on 10:29 - Dec 16 with 5892 views | NORFOLK_BLUE |
Thank you all for the Honest and heart warming replies. Good bunch of people on here.
Apologies for for the emotional post, and even more sorry if you got something in your eye reading it!
Kayden does know. I DM’d him when his interview about mental health went up.
I should have ended that by saying that it seems a different life now. I can’t believe that I ever got so low. So much happier now and it almost feels like an out of body experience - like watching it happen to someone else.
Upppa Towen! [Post edited 16 Dec 2022 10:34]
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| Kayden Jackson saved my life on 10:33 - Dec 16 with 5840 views | Churchman |
| Kayden Jackson saved my life on 10:29 - Dec 16 by NORFOLK_BLUE |
Thank you all for the Honest and heart warming replies. Good bunch of people on here.
Apologies for for the emotional post, and even more sorry if you got something in your eye reading it!
Kayden does know. I DM’d him when his interview about mental health went up.
I should have ended that by saying that it seems a different life now. I can’t believe that I ever got so low. So much happier now and it almost feels like an out of body experience - like watching it happen to someone else.
Upppa Towen! [Post edited 16 Dec 2022 10:34]
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No apologies needed. Thank you for posting it. |  | | |
| Kayden Jackson saved my life on 10:50 - Dec 16 with 5723 views | Yallop2 |
Mate thank you for sharing. A really touching story. All the very best to you and your family. |  | | |
| Kayden Jackson saved my life on 10:53 - Dec 16 with 5690 views | BlueandTruesince82 |
That's a wonderful story and a brave share on here. Glad you've got through those dark times, better days will always come if we can get through the tough ones.
For anyone struggling, I know this time of year can be v harsh for some people, talk to someone, anyone. If there isn't anyone in your life that you feel comfortable talking to then call the samaritains and talk to them, it will help.
Also, if anyone has private health care through work it's worth seeing if you can access therapy through that. Relaying on local services is tough but if you have to go via the NHS, keep pushing to see someone, stay at it. [Post edited 16 Dec 2022 10:55]
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| Kayden Jackson saved my life on 11:28 - Dec 16 with 5510 views | Ryorry |
Very moist eyes here in Yorkshire, your post is in itself a wonderful Christmas present. Saw further down the thread you'd apologised for it - whoa, no need for you to do that whatsoever - quite the reverse, it's a heartwarmer with a message of hope for all.
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| Kayden Jackson saved my life on 11:31 - Dec 16 with 5498 views | ghostofescobar |
Was just sitting in my stairs for 2 mins having a scroll through the forum and this made me well up. Well done for sharing and for getting to where you are now. Your son will always be much better off with you in his life, and we are lucky to have you as a fellow fan. Have a great Xmas. |  |
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| Kayden Jackson saved my life on 11:33 - Dec 16 with 5482 views | Chrisd |
Really pleased to read you’ve got your zest for life back Norfolk Blue. It’s so interesting how life weaves its spell at times, reading your story there appears a couple of twists of fate to help steer you down your chosen pathway. It’s great to read that experience was the start of your climb back and look how far you’ve come in that short space of time. | |
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| Kayden Jackson saved my life on 12:37 - Dec 16 with 5271 views | LeBlue |
Not unexpected from Kayden, he seems like a thoroughly nice lad.
Massive respect to you Norfolk Blue, not only for sharing your story but more importantly for having the inner strength to pull yourself back up. That takes some doing, huge credit to you.
Wishing you and your family a wonderful Christmas and hoping that your trajectory remains on the up. Fair play lad. |  | | |
| Kayden Jackson saved my life on 12:39 - Dec 16 with 5253 views | Keno |
its gone very dusty in BN12
Norfolk - good to hear the outcome
anyone and everyone else - if you feel bad, please reach out to someone, anyone. |  |
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| Kayden Jackson saved my life on 13:01 - Dec 16 with 5150 views | Pendejo |
Wow
Was expecting that to be a suggestion for a song but it seems to have attracted a bit of dust into this room!
Take care |  |
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| Kayden Jackson saved my life on 17:42 - Dec 16 with 4798 views | Ryorry |
As this had dropped to p2, and some people may not have seen it yet -
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