I have decided to answer this question; Why is learning important to you and how has it impacted your life? In my second Primary School I met my best friend. In Secondary School I went skiing in France, visited Italy and had an audience with the Pope (and thousands of others), visited New York, Philadelphia… Continue reading Why learning is important to me and how it’s impacted my life? – The Short Version….
Category: About Me
Trying to remember the ‘old me’
If you haven't seen the featured image on this post then here it is again; This was me in 2011 the night before I flew away to Norway for 6 months of volunteering, an impulsive but life-changing decision that I would definitely do again. By this point in my life ( 20 Years Old!!) I… Continue reading Trying to remember the ‘old me’
Such great news!!
I am warning you, if you hate people that say they have news but then they don't reveal it, then this post IS going to annoy you!! On the 28th of June 2018 I was given some exciting, happy and life changing news and I just want to shout it out from the roof top.… Continue reading Such great news!!
Surviving Fathers Day
Surviving Fathers day when you have two dads; one of which has passed away. Father's Day is a hard day for me. A few years ago I put a post on Facebook recognising both of my fathers, including the father I lost at a young age. A few hours later I remember having my mother… Continue reading Surviving Fathers Day
June 1st Milestones
Well Hello June!! After midnight which now makes it June 1st my site hit some milestones; 100 Posts - Which will increase over the next few days as my backlog of May Mental Health awareness letters will be uploaded. 1,000 Hits. I cannot believe that many people actually read about my life and my goals… Continue reading June 1st Milestones
The memory of a child and how it had an impact on my life.
I remember a lot from when I was younger, but there are two distinct memories that are embedded in my mind, I did not know it at the time, but these memories played a part in mapping out my future. The first memory involves me being in a car, I was being told if I… Continue reading The memory of a child and how it had an impact on my life.
Doing some research and BAM there is my face….
I was doing some research for you lovely people and went to the Mind webpage then all of a sudden I see my face on the home page; I knew my story would go live but I did not expect to see my face at 01:00AM when scrolling through the internet. I feel honoured that… Continue reading Doing some research and BAM there is my face….
I am only 27….
I am only 27 years old (or young!) and I have lived through Emotional Abuse and Bullying Physical Abuse and Bullying Self Harm Anorexia Bulimia Binge Eating Disorders Suicidal Thoughts Loss of a Parent Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Anxiety Depression And you know what? I am still here!! Mental Illness is a difficult, harsh and life… Continue reading I am only 27….
The Versatile Blogger Award
I have been quiet the past few days-I have reverted back to my very much hated nocturnal state. But I am back!! Firstly I would like to thank 'Babbling Mummy' for nominating me for The Versatile Bloggers Award!! For those of you that do not know about the award; you get nominated by other bloggers for… Continue reading The Versatile Blogger Award
One of the worst questions you can ask me….
Well there are several ways to word this question but the basic question that is really one of the worst you can ask me is; "What has caused your anxiety/depression?" At this point my head is saying While there are several incidents, issues, triggers and events that have led to my current situation, the simple… Continue reading One of the worst questions you can ask me….