The Bentley Man Story


My name is Mike, and I began The Bentley Man to offer others like myself, in the UK, the opportunity to speak to someone who understands them. It isn’t easy for men and women to ask for mental health help, nor is finding someone willing to speak about it openly with you. I know this from my own struggle. But I managed to overcome my demons and begin Living my dream. I want to create a space for individuals struggling to talk and share their issues 

What you don't see in this photo, apart from my flash Bentley is the story of how I got here today. I tell my story to help others at events throughout the UK with amazing results.
And now i am Living the dream,When I might not of been here today,Time to Talk Life is worth living

How it All Began

In 2009 l was in a very dark place and time in my life. Everyone that was important to me had sadly passed away. Due to what was happening in my head, I walked out on what was a good marriage. No one would listen to me when I said there was something wrong with me. Not even my wife. I knew there was something wrong with me, and so I got medication, but it didn’t help. 

I just needed someone to talk to, but no one was there for me.This is when I realised, I was meant to still be here. I had to start again and rebuild my life. It took 10 years of hard work, but I got there. Now I feel like my life is complete, and I have been married for 6 wonderful years!.All I can say is, it’s good to talk.If you find someone whom you can talk to, anyone, then you will realise that life is worth living. You don’t realise how many other people are going through the same thing as you until you talk.So now here I am living the dream. But I might not have been here.

LIFE IS WORTH LIVING

It’s Good to Talk 





This is amazing! Thanks for sharing!

Wow....truly awesome! Thank you Micheal Turlin for sharing your #PowerfulStory. I am so happy to know that you are in and better and stronger place in life now. 👏👏👏 I sincerely hope your inspiring story helps someone out there searching for answers, hope and strength to carry on. Let's uplift each other in becoming the best version of ourselves and live our dreams. #ShareYourStory

Thank you for sharing Micheal Turlin. Stay blessed

I must say you are strong. You are such an inspiration to all others suffering in silence and giving away their lives and relationships just like that. I wish you enough. I hope you don't mind if I share your story on the blog. If you want you can write to me if you wanna add something to it. Keep it up!

Love hearing people overcoming the dark areas that can manifest in our lives Michael Turlin. Happy that you found your self married, my wife has been so crucial in my healing journey. Thank you for sharing your story, I really appreciate that.

Love hearing people overcoming the dark areas that can manifest in our lives Michael Turlin. Happy that you found

Amazing work!

Michael Turlin glad you didn't succeed at your attempts, and found peace. I often say by telling our story, it give others the courage to tell theirs. And begins our journey to peace and healing. Would love to know what steps you took to heal: talking (therapeutic, etc?) and what else?

It's an inspiring story, thank you for sharing

Unfortunately so many need help. I lost a special friend just before Christmas last year with 2 very young daughters he would never have left.

Thanks for sharing your story Michael, definitely an inspiration!

So glad you overcame the darkness!!

Seriously? So very sorry but I am so glad you're still here and all the best with what you can now do with your life

Hi Michael, thank you for opening up and sharing a bit of your story

Micheal, thank you for sharing this. Great to hear that you are doing so well! All the best to you and yours

Life most certainly is worth living, Michael. Thank you for sharing your story. I'm sure it's s story that will benefit many people. Have a great Sunday. Namaste

Thank you for your vulnerability

Micheal, thank you for your help in breaking the circle of silence and building communities of support

Inspiring story Micheal - thanks for sharing

Last week I went on an aftercare site visit to check on one of my new Site Managers, drop in some biscuits etc. All pretty standard. We ended up having a great chat about the work *My Mental Health* Mike Turlin4 does outside of the day job in construction.

He is very passionate about mental health, so much so he invests a great deal of his own time and money into his mental health awareness project. Even without the madness that is 2020 these issues have been very real for many of us long before this year and I was very taken aback by Mikes passion for this project.

Its OK not to be OK, there are people out there who care who don't even know you. You are not alone. Please check out Mikes website for details on his project and where you can find him at various events across the UK. #mentalhealth #construction #mentalhealthawareness #health #self help

Want to Talk?


I’m available to talk with anyone looking to find out how I got though his and came out the other side after suffering  with 


The Bentley Man

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