When I was 17 I fell into the deepest darkest spell of depression I've ever had. Why? Because one too many things were out of my control in a very stressful environment. The trigger? Failing my driving test. Looking back I can see that it was a life experience and something that so many people [...]
Month: June 2018
Finding our forever friend: The transition
Last week I made the journey I had been waiting for for almost a year. I was off to collect our new autism assistance dog, Monty. I was filled with excitement, nerves and apprehension. What if he didn't like me? What if he didn't respond to my commands? We had all been waiting for him [...]