R’s Story

R

R was suffering from anxiety, depression, an eating disorder, suicidal thoughts and she self-harmed.  R engaged with Tomorrow’s Women Wirral  and was linked in with two drop-ins at TWW; Tomorrow’s People and Achieve Northwest. Both supported R and contributed to recording equipment so that R could pursue her interest in Radio / Media. R is shortly being nominated for an award by Tomorrow’s People advisor Karen for her exceptional progress.

R began volunteering with Roy Castle Foundation in January this year (2016), she is involved with a 3 month project for HMP Styal radio where she will be interviewing 25 people for the radio. R is also writing her second article for HMP Styal. She has attended a Public Speaking Course in Feb this year in Manchester and continues to go from strength to strength.