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Lots of things I want to do but don’t know where to turn
ChelleM
Member Posts: 44 Courageous
Hi everyone, hope you’re all well? I don’t know where to turn so not sure if this is the right place but I’ve wrote on here before. I suffer quite badly with my mental health so have a lot of up/down days but I really want to start really trying to build myself a more positive life. My main passion in life is raising awareness of cerebral palsy and helping people, I’ve made a short film, done a photo shoot and used to blog. I’ve always wanted to do something that raises awareness as a career but don’t know where to start does anyone have any ideas? Also I’d love to set up something for young people who are lonely as I found that a lot of support out there is based on older people. Any help or advice would be amazing! I just feel like my life’s passing me by & I want to feel productive/help people x
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I've found a blog can be a really powerful tool and can allow you to find the things in life that you are really passionate about.
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Just to add: while it's not running at the moment, our Scope for Change programme might be worth keeping an eye on if/when it restarts. It's usually a short residential training programme that focuses on giving participants campaigning skills.
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Welcome to the community and its great to have you with us. I really admire your plans and I wish you the best of luck with them. I am sorry to hear that some volunteering work opportunities appear not to get back to you, that must be very frustrating for you. I am trying to set a similar thing whereby educational settings are educated about disability and how to overcome adversity. It's hard when there appears to be very little opportunities out there but keep going because I believe an opportunity will arise. Best of luck, thank you.
@WestHam06 Thanks for you comment, it means a lot! How is setting up going for you? Good luck with it all x
Thank you for your comment, I realty appreciate it. I am in the very early stages of it as currently I am looking at the best way to develop this and this includes researching any charities which may already have a similar programme in place. I feel it is so important, particularly for those students who have disabilities, who may feel left out or different, or if there mental health is being affected due to their disability. Also, there are so many learning opportunities for those who don't live with a disability but can perhaps better understand how adversity, which everyone faces in different ways, can be overcome. I'm very passionate about this and have many ideas in my head (though not necessarily good ones
There is a place in this world for everyone's story and it is only by sharing that others feel less alone. I wish you all the best with it and please do let us know what you get up to.
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Hope this finds you well. I would encourage you, when you are ready, to write a blog as it appears you have lots of great ideas of how you would like to create change. Everyone has to start somewhere and as @Chloe_Scope has said everyone has their own story to tell. I believe everyone is unique and are of equal importance, please do feel free to share on the community if and when you are ready. Thank you.
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