In November 2011 I was diagnosed with Bi polar Affective and along with my family have battled the condition since, It wasn’t long after I had gone through my first psychotic episode that I had re-established a sense of reality and re-discovered my ability to think rationally. There was, however, so much more besides my sanity that I had to regain, with which tablets could not help me, in order to make a full recovery. I had lost all hopes and aspirations for the future, my self-confidence was shattered and at an all time low and I felt extremely lonely and isolated.

Although I live with a mental illness called schizophrenia, I have been extremely fortunate that I have been blessed with such an amazing group of friends. I have also been able to rely on, at times, extreme generosity and kindness from strangers in some of my most difficult times.