Things I Learnt on a Wednesday

Things I Learnt on a Wednesday is not a book written from a distance. It is written from the middle of it - the grief, the burnout, the anxiety, the quiet moments where getting through the day felt like enough.

Mike Fairbrother writes from lived experience rather than from a place of distance. He is a father, a husband, and someone who has lived through the kind of weight that changes you. After a period in his life where everything felt close to breaking, he began writing weekly reflections as a way to stay grounded. What started as a personal habit turned into something far bigger when readers began to say the words were helping them hold on too.

This book brings those reflections together. It explores real experiences of mental health, self-worth, boundaries, love, loss, and purpose without dressing them up or turning them into something they are not. The writing is honest, direct, and human. No overcomplicated language. No pretending to have all the answers. Just thoughts that meet you where you are.

Inside, you will find:

• Reflections on grief, anxiety, burnout, and emotional recovery
• Practical ways to rebuild self-worth and set healthy boundaries
• Honest perspectives on relationships, identity, and personal growth
• Writing that feels relatable, grounded, and real rather than clinical or scripted

This is a book for anyone who feels tired of pretending they are fine. For anyone working through difficult seasons, questioning who they are, or trying to find their way back to themselves.

If you are looking for a mental health book that is relatable, supportive, and written in a voice that feels like a real person, Things I Learnt on a Wednesday offers something simple but important - the sense that you are not alone, and that small steps still count.