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Closed 13/07/2017
Iʼve raised £240 to Read my story, help me raise awareness and help me fund my MSc Psychology
- Funded on Thursday, 13th July 2017
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My story
*Traditionally, we know illness relates to a medical condition. However I have an illness that relates to alcohol misuse, depression and anxiety.
*I never thought I would experience the struggles and battles I have had – ‘this doesn’t happen to people like me’ – educated, hardworking, social, career woman.
*I had a dysfunctional, controlling and unhappy upbringing. Educationally the choices were made for me.
*A decade ago the pain and failure from infidelity led me to turn to alcohol. For someone who was the life and soul of the party, I lost all self-worth and confidence.
*This was the start of a rollercoaster - rehabs, more infidelity, divorce, courts, accusations, lies, emotional and mental torment. I had some incredibly dark times.
*The ONLY positive outcome from the pain is my beautiful son who turned 8 today, so a poignant day to tell my story.
*Sadly people sometimes affect the road to recovery, but I am getting the right help I need to cope and self-empower. I will eventually win that battle.
*One significant change to get well is to get out of my career. I hate corporate world and as clichéd as it sounds I want to be doing something rewarding.
*I applied for an MSc Psychology at University of Westminster, was interviewed and accepted last week. However, I don’t have the money to fund it – fees (£9k alone), books, travel, living expenses. I am determined to follow my dream so I asking for help, something really out of my comfort zone!
*I am blessed to have an amazing network of friends.I have been judged by some but that's ok, it's to expected.
*Catalyst a drug/alcohol organisation in Surrey have given me tremendous support. East Surrey Domestic Abuse Services are also now supporting me. I will make a donation to both organisations.
* I hope my honesty will help others to seek help if they are struggling or in denial. The first step is to go and see a doctor. I don’t wish anyone suffering to go through what I have.
Suki xxx
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Cynthia Tang
Jun 15, 2017
You go girl!!
Karin Rooms
Jun 14, 2017
Sweet Suki, so often I wondered how you are, it's seems you have been through tough times, but the only way is forward! Beautiful things will come your way... I send you lots of love!
£30.00
G Mesgian
Jun 14, 2017
This is towards cake making lessons. 😉
£30.00
Tamara Wallace
Jun 14, 2017
Good luck sweetie xxx ❤️
£50.00
Emily nadelman
Jun 14, 2017
Good on you girl!
£10.00
Judith Netscher
Jun 13, 2017
Good on you, you inspiring woman. Very proud of all you've done and are set to do. x
£100.00
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