The first time I called the Samaritans was from a payphone at the bottom of the stairs in a homeless shelter. It was late at night. A Samaritan answered.
I Am Not Okay
I am not okay. I dread every day. I hate myself more than I ever did before. I am not okay. There are so many debts that I just cannot pay.
Counselling, and Writing to Heal
This is going to be painful. This is going to hurt. But, you’re already in pain. You’re already hurting. Maybe writing will take some of that pain away.
Unpaid work trials
I was offered a paid job that required lived experience of mental illness, But then the charity tried to take advantage by asking me to work for free.
Anxiety and Panic Attacks – Finding the Root Cause
I had my first panic attack three years ago. I was 21 years old and I was living in my third homeless shelter. One of my abusers had tried to contact me.
It’s been a year since I first met you
The paramedics and police stretchered you in. I remember repeatedly saying, ‘I know him.’ I think I was in shock. You’re the one I can’t forget.
Complaining about mental health services
I have made several complaints about my care. Here is some information about how to make a complaint and organisations that can help.
I Will Not Tolerate Your Abuse
I will not tolerate your abuse. I will not take your beatings. I will not accept your bullying. I will not listen to your bull.
Resilience
Resilience is leaving an abusive home | Resilience is living in 3 homeless shelters | Resilience is what makes me | Stronger than my past experiences