Hello

My story starts in 2015 after a usual working day managing a successful restaurant. On my way home an overwhelming sense of sadness came over me which I wasn't able to understand. I had dealt with some hardships around this period like the death of a friend, the ending of a relationship and overall struggles to maintain close connections to people. After a long evening of constant thinking "I am not wanted" and "know one would miss me" I was pulled further into a dark place which left me feeling like there was no way out so the only route for me was to take my own life. My housemate at the time luckily found me and saved my life. I was then diagnosed with depression in 2015 and anxiety in 2016. Through the years, I have been on medication and fortunate enough to have cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) alongside other forms of therapy sessions that has helped me build up into a space in my head where I can overcome those dark days. I began to open up to people and share my story which in turn helped them open up to me. I still have those dark days and tough moments and I know the more I talk openly the more support I am able to give and receive.