The R4R Rag publishes a meet the runners, and I was privileged to be runner #45 despite being reasonably new to R4R. One of the optional questions (I say optional because you can answer any or all of the questions, it’s up to you) is “ When you look back on the hardest moment/s in your life, is there anything you wish you could have told yourself?”
Hi Clare. I was very moved reading this today. The way in which you have openly and honestly drawn from your own experiences is both a testament to your character and a recognition of this very important subject. These issues are still very real today which shows that all of us, as a society, still have a lot more work to do. Open messages, like that which you have shared today, contribute immensely to that work. Thank you for your vulnerability .. and do save me the olives :)
This is a very moving and resonant story, and thank you for sharing. This means a lot to me personally as I see my teenage daughters going through similar experiences now. Also I'm a volunteer lived experience educator for Mental Illness Education ACT (MIEACT). MIEACT does a lot with young people, and so I thought I'd mention it as perhaps it might be something for you to consider either now or in the future? Your story and storytelling skills are wonderful.
This was a moving read. I feel so much richer for having you in my life, thank you for sharing.
Well done, Clare.
That was a great read and not only brave, but you also have a way to objectively look at what is quite emotional.
I’m better for reading this and R4R is better for having you as part of our community!
Hi Clare. I was very moved reading this today. The way in which you have openly and honestly drawn from your own experiences is both a testament to your character and a recognition of this very important subject. These issues are still very real today which shows that all of us, as a society, still have a lot more work to do. Open messages, like that which you have shared today, contribute immensely to that work. Thank you for your vulnerability .. and do save me the olives :)
This is a very moving and resonant story, and thank you for sharing. This means a lot to me personally as I see my teenage daughters going through similar experiences now. Also I'm a volunteer lived experience educator for Mental Illness Education ACT (MIEACT). MIEACT does a lot with young people, and so I thought I'd mention it as perhaps it might be something for you to consider either now or in the future? Your story and storytelling skills are wonderful.