My name is Pippa! I am a 32 y.o freelance writer, volunteer Councillor, mental health advocate. I have Upper Motor Neuron Disease (also known as ALS) ; a progressively fatal illness with no treatment.

Following severe physical domestic violence, I moved back to my home town for the love and support of my best friend of 27 years, her husband, and my (now) partner! I was experiencing symptoms that for 12 months, we thought were linked to PTSD. Jerking of the legs, severe depression and tremor in my hands.

But while the mental symptoms eased, physical symptoms continued to worsen. A diagnosis of MND/ALS was a relief; It opened our eyes to a different, more adaptive way of life!

WE NAILED OUR TOTAL! So let's do some good for others!

Any monies over our target will goes directly to a charity to support the mental, physical and social wellbeing of Transgender people in Scotland, something very close to the heart of my care network!

You can follow the journey of my chosen family with our taking on mental health, disability and the social issues that mean the most to us on Instagram @the.borderline.kitty