Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

I have chosen to "Go Sober For October" to raise money for Café 71 Spider Project in Chester. They have supported me in times of need when struggling with my mental health, at points of near breakdown.

Through my own struggles with mental health and recieving CBT therapy intermittently for the last 4 years, I have been made aware that alcohol is, in fact, not my friend and I need to break the cycle. We all know I enjoy a bevvy, so this isn't going to be easy!

Personally, I used alcohol to gain a sense of freedom, confidence and peace. Unfortunately it has also made me act in ways I am not proud of.

I want to find these things without alcohol, and raising money for a cause who helped me so much seems the best way to do it.

I hope to achieve mental clarity and sanity and be able to raise money for a centre that has supported me in my times of need. Cafe 71 Spider Project has an overwhelming amount of resources available, non judgemental volunteers, centred around community and creativity, with access to mental health professionals. They have been critical to providing support in times of need. Not just to me, but to those who have nowhere to turn in Chester and Cheshire West. This centre is invaluable, without them, I wouldn't be here today.

Please help me reach my goal, any donation is highly appreciated. Much Love, Edward

https://www.spiderproject.org.uk/cafe71

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