Undiagnosed dyslexia wrote off an early part of Frankie Larkin’s life. However, the lessons this taught him along the way are full of grace and emotional depth.

One such lesson being that emotion needs a target, which is explained beautifully in Frankie’s own words in the podcast.

In this live recorded episode at Frankie’s book launch he shares many of his musings and experiences, including those on depression and suicidal ideation so please listen with care.

Frankie Larkin left education without knowing how to read or write, and it wasn't until his thirties that he began to learn. Thirty years later, I had the honour of hosting the launch of his first book, Who Am I? Why Did It Take So Long to Find Me? at the beautiful Cumbernauld Old Parish Church.

But this isn't really a story about reading. It's a story about the people who show up.

The grandad who never said much, but he knew what Frankie loved.

The school janitor who took a humiliated boy out of the classroom and taught him to read the flames in the boiler room.

Alcoholic Uncle Frankie, who sat with a young dad who couldn't read his letters and worked through every single one.

Frankie calls these the qualities of grace: tenderness, attunement, compassion, acceptance, forgiveness.

Whether you work in care, lead a team, or are simply carrying something you suspect was never yours to begin with, this one will stay with you.

Music: 'Spirit of Fire' - fiftysounds.com

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