cancer fundraising
When I look back now to October 2021 when I sought help for my anxiety and depression, it’s amazing how far I have come. It wasn’t easy as no-one, not even those close to me, had any idea of my struggles. I presumed that I had been carrying on as normal on social media back then and hiding how I was feeling.
Over the last three years since my diagnosis for depression and anxiety, I have made huge strides in piecing together where it all comes from. Interestingly, I believe that part of my issues lies with lack of confidence, lack of self esteem, and if I am honest, not just from rejection itself, but believing rejection
I am someone who firmly believes that Spring starts on March 21st, so we still have a way to go yet. However, this spring like weather is most welcome and I don’t know if it’s a coincidence, but this week heralds the start of few little changes for me and maybe this mild weather has
One of the strategies I was given during my mental health therapy, a couple of years ago now, was writing a daily journal. I found it immensely helpful, but I have been somewhat slack in recent times. I’ve decided to start it up again and see how I go with it. So many little things
This week has been a big week and perhaps the right time for me to update everyone on my mental health. My 57th birthday was on February 21st. I had a call from my sister wishing me happy birthday and she asked how I was. Without thinking or having any kind of response ready I said that I felt content and at peace.
Finally, as the year draws to a close we arrive in December. After the mild Autumn the blast of Winter we had for about 10 days was hideous. The temperature in my unit on the farm was bitterly cold and not much fun at all. I was so pleased to see a return to the mild temperatures before Christmas. However, lovely to be able to get a picture of Prince in the snow.
I made my final trip of the year to see my brother in Leeds in November. We always try to get out to do some exploring and this time we set out for the beautiful North Yorkshire Moors. Our destination was Goathland.
With all my fundraising projects, I encourage people to send me photos back. Not only does help me with my promotion, but it gives me some wonderful memories that I will be able to look back on.
September saw 4 gigs in 8 days. I think its fair to say that I was a little out of practice and not really match fit for this kind of intense itinerary. However, live music is one of my most favourite things to go and see, and the pandemic brought that to an end for
The fundraising continued with the TEAMDDB teddy bears. Danny De Brabander is living with stage 4 terminal bowel cancer. The TEAMDDB charity has already raised a staggering £100,000 for charity. Danny contacted me to see if we could do some bears and I was delighted to help. The 100 copies of the Vinyl LPs arrived
