Character Analysis: All Blacks Don T Cry

John was a physically powerful, successful All Black at the top of his game, therefore, when he reached out for help, many people did not take him seriously. Depression, however, does not discriminate. Rich or poor, powerful or weak; it can affect anyone. John recalls the start of his long battle with depression in his book ‘All blacks don’t cry’. After an interview with Radio Hauraki and a morning full of fun and champagne John left feeling like he was “trapped in an elevator”. He feared he was going insane and would be sent to an asylum. This state of panic did not