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Thursday 15th Oct
💚 30miles Steps Towards Hope – My Walk for Mental Health UK 💚
Walking for those who are struggling, those who are recovering, and those who need reminding that there is always hope.
This November, I will be taking on a 30 miles walk to raise money for Mental Health UK, a cause that is incredibly close to my heart.
Mental health isn't just something I've witnessed or heard about. It's something I've lived through myself.
From a young age, I experienced complex mental health difficulties that had a huge impact on my life. As a teenager, I spent many years in and out of hospital, facing battles that many people around me couldn't see or fully understand.
There were times when life felt overwhelming, when the future seemed uncertain, and when simply getting through another day felt like the biggest achievement.
My journey hasn't been easy, and I'm still on my own road to recovery. I've had setbacks, difficult days and moments when I've questioned whether things would ever get better.
But one thing I've learned is that recovery isn't about how quickly you reach the finish line. It's about finding the strength to keep moving forward, no matter how small those steps may be.
Today, I want to use my experiences to make a difference.
I want to show others who are struggling with their mental health that their circumstances do not define their future. That being hospitalised, experiencing mental illness or going through difficult chapters doesn't mean your story ends there.
You can rebuild. You can grow. You can find happiness again. And most importantly, you can achieve things you once thought were impossible.
This 30 miles walk represents so much more to me than just a physical challenge. Every step will represent the battles I've faced, the progress I've made and the people who are still fighting their own silent battles.
I'm walking for the younger version of myself who couldn't imagine getting to where I am today.
I'm walking for those currently in hospital, those struggling behind closed doors, and those who feel like nobody understands.
And I'm walking to remind people that mental illness does not make you weak, and asking for help is one of the bravest things you can do.
By raising money for Mental Health UK, I hope to contribute towards supporting people experiencing mental health difficulties and helping more people access the understanding and support they deserve.
Whether you donate £1, £5 or simply share my fundraising page, every bit of support means the world to me.
I'm not walking 30 miles because my journey has been easy. I'm walking 30 miles because my journey has been hard, and I want to prove that even after the darkest chapters, there can still be brighter days ahead.
Thank you for supporting me, believing in this cause and helping me turn my experiences into something positive.
💚 30 mile . One mission. To inspire hope, break the stigma and remind people that recovery is possible.
My past is part of my story, but it does not define my future. 💚
Please donate if you can, and share to help spread awareness. Together, we can make a difference.
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Good Luck Vicky, sure you won’t need it 👍