For too long, I have been the one burdened with carrying stories of others’ life experiences. My interest in writing was originally driven by a need to process what had been done to me and I wrote these accounts not expecting anyone else to find them interesting. However, it didn’t take long for people to tell me that my story mattered and that I should share it. It took another two years for this conviction to grow into a burning desire to write more often.
I have come so far from being the girl Private readings UK who was convinced she would carry her burden alone until death because it seemed no one cared. Every day now brings fresh excitement as new opportunities arise both in my personal and professional life. Being able to watch a blog develop from an idea to having more than ten thousand hits in less than six months is incredibly surreal. New doors are constantly opening up and I am eager to walk through them with my readers at my side.
My blog is not called ‘The Life of’ for nothing. If you enjoy reading about human experiences that are uncomfortable, confronting, and eye-opening, this may be the place for you. However, if you are easily offended please consider carefully whether this platform is suitable for you before proceeding any further.
I’ll never forget what it felt like thinking there was no one who could relate to me or knowing the only solution was death because I had no way out. Two years ago I tried to take my own life thankfully failed because it occurred to me: What if my death meant I would never have the opportunity to help someone in need? I hope that, through my writing and sharing personal experiences with you, we can create a better world for those who are lost and feel hopeless.
I am fiercely passionate about mental health issues because I care. All views expressed on this blog are my own unless otherwise stated and do not reflect those of any organizations to which I belong or have belonged in the past. It was only recently that it occurred to me, as a survivor of a pharmaceutical drug trial gone wrong, that there is a need for a focus on mental health within our general community. The stigma that surrounds these issues must be broken down so we can stop losing lives to the burden of depression and anxiety disorders.
If you would like me to feature your story here please see the ‘Contact’ page for more details. Thank you for taking the time to read this introduction and thank you even more if continue reading my posts!
