Rise is a charity that offers counselling and support for people
who have suffered from abuse. As the #MeToo movement has highlighted only too well it’s alarmingly common for women to be abused and unfortunately I’m no exception.
Luckily, there are amazing charities out there to help us and, with the support and encouragement from those closest to me, I accepted that I needed help and found it with Rise.  It is so important
for charities like this to help people deal with the traumas they have been through so they can get a chance at having a normal life.  I am currently working my way through my twelve sessions of counselling, it’s tough but it will be worth it. However, just to get an assessment I was on a year waiting list.  A year is a very long time when suffering from post traumatic stress, it makes you feel like you’re going insane!

I’m very grateful that I have great support around me but
others aren’t that fortunate, which is why I believe mental health charities of any kind can do with all the financial help they can get.  I’m hoping whatever can be raised will help
the development of Rise in some way.  

Thank you.

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