| Kayden Jackson saved my life 09:08 - Dec 16 with 16501 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 17:48 - Dec 16 with 4013 views | thorpedo |
A lovely story, and a good lesson to us all to be kind to people, like Kayden was to you and your son. You never know what difference it will make. |  |
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| Kayden Jackson saved my life on 19:02 - Dec 16 with 3963 views | Swansea_Blue |
Oh my. What a story and well done for opening up about your problems. Glad to hear you’re in a much better place now and I hope you and yours have a great Christmas. [Post edited 16 Dec 2022 19:06]
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| Kayden Jackson saved my life on 19:26 - Dec 16 with 3942 views | Nthsuffolkblue |
| Kayden Jackson saved my life on 13:01 - Dec 16 by 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 |
Maybe it should become the basis of a chant bringing in a call to look after our mental health too.
There is a challenge for someone! |  |
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| Kayden Jackson saved my life on 19:48 - Dec 16 with 3907 views | Ryorry |
| Kayden Jackson saved my life on 19:26 - Dec 16 by Nthsuffolkblue |
Maybe it should become the basis of a chant bringing in a call to look after our mental health too.
There is a challenge for someone! |
Was just thinking/looking for songs containing the name Jackson & a suitable choon, best I found was 'Jackson Express' which has a chorus & maybe a few other lines like
"Seemed like any other day,
Then my whole world changed
In a way I never could have guessed"
which could probably be worked up by someone cleverer than me into something decent. I thought maybe to the tune of 'Lord of the Dance' 🤔
https://weirdal.fandom.com/wiki/Lyrics:Jackson_Park_Express |  |
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| Kayden Jackson saved my life on 07:26 - Dec 17 with 3800 views | Horsham |
Thank you for sharing. Especially now and at this time of year because for many reading it will prove heart warming, many of us are going through hard times and often looking at the world it seems bleak so thank you for sharing some light and perspective! |  | | |
| Kayden Jackson saved my life on 07:48 - Dec 17 with 3777 views | MalcolmMeatballHead |
Beautiful. All the best to you and your family mate |  | | |
| Kayden Jackson saved my life on 09:55 - Dec 17 with 3673 views | Guthrum |
That's a wonderful post. |  |
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| Kayden Jackson saved my life on 10:00 - Dec 17 with 3670 views | midastouch |
Wow, what a touching story to share.
“Integrity is doing the right thing, even when no one is watching.” - C. S. Lewis |  |
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| Kayden Jackson saved my life on 10:50 - Dec 17 with 3613 views | bluelagos |
Missed this, what a lovely post, especially the fact you shared with KJ too. He has done some great stuff on mental health issues, comes across a genuinely nice bloke.
Cheers for sharing and hopefully life will stay as positive for and your family going forward. |  |
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| Kayden Jackson saved my life on 12:43 - Dec 17 with 3561 views | Geomorph |
Beautiful stuff |  | | |
| Kayden Jackson saved my life on 00:16 - Dec 19 with 3455 views | reusersfreekicks |
Winderful. Thanks for sharing with us.
Best wishes to you and your family |  | | |
| Kayden Jackson saved my life on 02:51 - Dec 19 with 3421 views | The_Romford_Blue |
Wow. Incredible that.
Further highlights the two little words that are just so bang on - ‘be kind’
Good man NB and good man KJ. A credit to our club the pair of you. |  |
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| Kayden Jackson saved my life on 11:40 - Dec 19 with 3323 views | loyalfan |
| Kayden Jackson saved my life on 02:51 - Dec 19 by The_Romford_Blue |
Wow. Incredible that.
Further highlights the two little words that are just so bang on - ‘be kind’
Good man NB and good man KJ. A credit to our club the pair of you. |
Goodness me, what a lovely post. So pleased to hear you are in a much better place now and says a lot about KJ that him just being himself had a potentially life-saving effect on you and your Family. |  | | |
| Kayden Jackson saved my life on 15:51 - Dec 19 with 3221 views | GeoffSentence |
You b'stard, I read that just before a meeting and went into it a little bit teary.
One uppie is not enough.
Really pleased to hear that things are going well for you. |  |
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| Kayden Jackson saved my life on 20:54 - Dec 19 with 3111 views | textbackup |
Lovely reading this...
I can't help but want to ask, now the dust has settled, you feel better etc, do you walk around singing in your head
"lastnight a KJ saved my life".... 
but seriously, great news |  |
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| Kayden Jackson saved my life on 21:21 - Dec 19 with 3064 views | jeera |
| 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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People should never apologise for posting sincere experiences such as this.
You never know who might be reading and drawing some inspiration from it. |  |
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| Kayden Jackson saved my life on 07:56 - Dec 20 with 2925 views | DanTheMan |
A truly touching story. Those little moments where someone takes the time for you can be so uplifting. |  |
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| Kayden Jackson saved my life on 11:50 - Dec 20 with 2813 views | solemio |
Another of those occasional threads where Phil and Gav can be so proud it has appeared on their website. | | | |
| Kayden Jackson saved my life on 19:40 - Jun 3 with 1404 views | Keno |
| Kayden Jackson saved my life on 11:50 - Dec 20 by solemio |
Another of those occasional threads where Phil and Gav can be so proud it has appeared on their website. |
I'm hoping the OP'er does mind but it seemed appropriate to bump this |  |
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| Kayden Jackson saved my life on 19:45 - Jun 3 with 1376 views | blueasfook |
Glad you made it through your dark times. Keep enjoying life! |  |
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| Kayden Jackson saved my life on 21:48 - Jun 3 with 1215 views | Nthsuffolkblue |
| Kayden Jackson saved my life on 19:40 - Jun 3 by Keno |
I'm hoping the OP'er does mind but it seemed appropriate to bump this |
Well worth re-reading and very appropriate. I hope Jackson himself has been made aware of it at some point. | |
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| Kayden Jackson saved my life on 22:38 - Jun 3 with 1130 views | John_Warks_Willy |
Incredible post - thank you |  |
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| Kayden Jackson saved my life on 08:49 - Jun 4 with 909 views | Whos_blue |
Beautiful.
Sometimes life feels a little mundane but those around us would take any number of mundane days with us than live with the alternative.
Those around you have had the most amazing 2/3 years with you.
The fact you're still here and have posted this shows the power of life. |  |
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| Kayden Jackson saved my life on 08:55 - Jun 4 with 880 views | NORFOLK_BLUE |
| Kayden Jackson saved my life on 21:48 - Jun 3 by Nthsuffolkblue |
Well worth re-reading and very appropriate. I hope Jackson himself has been made aware of it at some point. |
Hello.
After encouragement from a mate, I did indeed let the club know. They passed it on the Kayden.
I won’t reveal the details however they did inform me of his response. It just cements his place as hero to me. | | | |
| Kayden Jackson saved my life on 08:57 - Jun 4 with 867 views | NORFOLK_BLUE |
| Kayden Jackson saved my life on 19:40 - Jun 3 by Keno |
I'm hoping the OP'er does mind but it seemed appropriate to bump this |
Share away! If it has a positive effect on only person then it’s worth it. | | | |
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