Blogs
Andy and Theresa
My name is Andy, and I would be lost without my wife Theresa – she keeps my outlook on life positive. I have MSA. It is short for Multiple System Atrophy, a rare neurological condition. My condition has developed over the last five years. Previously I was very active; a qualified Mountain Leader, an ice…
Mark and Michelle
My name is Mark, and I want to thank my wife Michelle for helping me turn a bad time in my life into a positive. Like many new parents, Michelle and I couldn’t wait for the birth of our baby. But after a long labour, Michelle had an emergency C-section. I had a panic attack, convinced both my wife and baby were going to die. Michelle suffered badly from postnatal…
Gary and Maria
I’m Gary, and my wife Maria has been with me every step of the way supporting my PTSD. I was in the army for 17 years, completing five tours of Northern Ireland with the Royal Green Jackets. When I was on operations, my brain was constantly on alert – totally switched on. On patrol, you…
Craig and Anne
My name is Craig and I would like to thank Anne my keyworker. I don’t know where I would be without her support. I was in the 1st Battalion Scots Guards for eleven years and my career included four tours of Northern Ireland and the Gulf War. I worked on tracked vehicles, support weapons; I…
Yvonne and Allyson
My name is Yvonne and the support I received from Allyson has been invaluable. In 2010, I lost my mum and I was in a very dark place trying to come to terms with financial hardship and emotional stress. My dad was my rock, and during his illness I became his carer, but he passed…
