Since sharing my story I have had so many people reaching out to me. Some to show they support the actions I’m taking to make change. Some to share their own experiences with someone who really understands what they have been through. Every person that shines a light is helping us get one step further towards making a real difference.
I have mentioned the idea of writing a book to share my experiences which is definitely something that I will pursue. Writing has helped me a lot and I can articulate what I really want/need to say so much better than when I actually speak.
I have spent a lot of time thinking about ways I can raise awareness, publicity and donations for the charity I have set up ‘What about now?’. I am doing so much behind the scenes to reach various people and spark real change. However, what I would like to do is publish a book with not only my experiences of mental illness and my journey to healing along with failures of a system that should be supporting this. I would also like to share other peoples stories in the book.
So, whether you have struggled with mental illness yourself or you have supported a loved one through the turbulence of mental illness I would love to hear from you. It doesn’t matter how old you are or how you were affected I want to make you heard. Whether you have had good or bad experiences with mental illness, whether you suffered in a time that mental illness was the unknown, whether you’re a parent or child of someone who has suffered or suffering yourself. I want to give you a voice and show that none of you are alone.
Anything shared with me will be done in the strictest confidence, you can remain anonymous when your story is shared or you can make it known who you are. Once I have written your story I will share this with you before I make it part of the book to make sure I have done you justice.
If this is something that would benefit you please get In touch. Through our Facebook page What about now? or via email ew.whataboutnow@gmail.com. We can arrange a time to speak over the phone or we can connect only via email, the choice is yours.
Let me make your voice heard and raise much needed funds to put our ideas into reality.
You are not alone.
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