Māori actor Rob Mokoraka explains how his unresolved trauma manifest as low self-worth and negative self-talk. He felt that he could not share his internal experiences with anyone because that would have made him weak and vulnerable. Things he had been taught to avoid. Rob travels around Aotearoa, New Zealand, sharing his harrowing and inspiring story of attempted suicide-by-cop in a one man play, Shot Bro.

You can watch Rob's documentary by following the link below.

Rob discusses his gripping near-death experience and recovery from depression and trauma. In 2009 Rob had a mental and spiritual breakdown in Auckland and provoked the police to shoot him dead. He was shot at close range in the chest by a Glock 9mm bullet. After multiple surgeries and court cases, Rob started therapy and went on to create Shot Bro - Confessions of a Depressed Bullet, a story of his life that is; Funny, Dark, Real, and Educational.

Rob is now invited to communities and organisations, including NZ Military bases, Prisons, and Probation Centres around the country to share his story. A show that is both humorous and hard-hitting, Shot Bro exists to start conversations, so people know that they are not alone and that they are allowed help to heal.

His story is funny but very real. Each show is followed by a wananga/forum, with kai and cups of tea to whakanoa/ground the community afterwards. Rob says that he isn’t an expert, but his real-life journey makes people feel safe, knowing that he understands. “Crying is better than dying and we can’t change the past, but we can change the present.

You can watch the full podcast episode below,

#OutOfTheDarkWithAroha” We highly recommend checking out the incredible Shot Bro show:

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