Break The Wall with Berlin Lu31 Maj 2023

E2: Majak Daw: AFL Stardom, Ending It All, Mental Health Awareness & The Support You Need When You're Struggling

Majak Daw is an inspiration to anyone who’s ever struggled to belong, felt oppressed or simply dared to dream big. From AFL stardom to attempting to take his own life, it's a real honour that I get to interview my childhood friend, Majak.

During the civil wars in Sudan, Majak Daw fled to Egypt with his family when he was only 8 years old. When they were eventually able to make a new life for themselves in Melbourne’s south-west, I got to know Majak and his family at church and in high school.

It didn't take long before Majak for the first time found where he belonged: playing footy.

When his dream of playing in the AFL came true in 2013, he became a media sensation overnight. He was expected to be a role model for migrant youth and to speak for his entire community.

From the outside Majak appeared to stand tall in the face of this pressure' as well as vicious racial vilification. Depression, anxiety, alcohol abuse and the fear of becoming a father were tearing him apart from the inside.

With nowhere else to turn, Majak made the decision to end it all by jumping off the Bolte Bridge. But his story didn't end there. Miraculously, he survived the 25-metre plunge into the icy Yarra River. Despite suffering horrific hip and pelvis injuries, Majak had been given a second chance at life, and he was determined to make the most of it. Embarking on a brutal rehabilitation program, he defied the odds and returned to play AFL footy, including a dazzling comeback game that many had thought impossible.

Autobiography Book: "Majak" by Majak Daw and ⁠Heath O'Loughlin⁠

Instagram: ⁠⁠@majak_daw

24/7 Mental Health Services: Beyond Blue, Kids Helpline, MensLine Australia, Open Arms, Lifeline, Suicide Call Back Service

Berlin Lu is an Actor, Filmmaker, Carer & Mental Health Advocate. Listen to him share his story on ⁠The Brain Game Changer.⁠

Instagram: ⁠@berlinluu⁠

Credits: ⁠https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8092791/

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