Name: Susan

Hobbies: walking - with my beautiful chocolate labrador! Who much prefers to take me for a walk!Baking, meeting with friends, and band parades.

Why did I join Light of Foot: I wanted to help and support, others who are struggling with their own mental health. This is something close to my heart, and I feel very privileged to be able to do this for others.

About my own journey: My own journey began in 2009, which was a very difficult and tragic year, through the great loss of a young family member, and my ill health. Life for me changed both physically and mentally. That darkness of anxiety/depression engulfed me, and only through the support and help of others, and the reminder to myself of "one day at a time" eased that overwhelming thought at times. Illness struck more severely for me in 2020, and a close meeting with "deaths door" was a harsh reminder for me to live each day the best I can. Take the good with the bad, roll with what that day brings mentally and emotionally. I've come to realise that we are not alone on our journey's, and it's OK to talk about what you're going through, and how you feel. That darkness can creep over us at anytime, and there's no shame in seeking help.