“No one should ever have to feel lost or alone while trying to rebuild their life.”

Since 2006, I’ve known deep within me that I had something special to offer others. But it wasn’t until seventeen years later, when I finished my book, that I truly understood what that something was.

No one should ever have to feel lost or alone while trying to rebuild their life — to make sense of the past, to find meaning in their experiences, or to rediscover the strength that has always been there.

My journey began with a single seed of hope — the belief that sharing my own story could one day help someone else find their way. That seed grew into my book, When Times Mean Nothing, a deeply personal reflection on courage, honesty, and the power of facing truth.

But one story was never going to be enough. I wanted to create something ongoing — something that could nurture people the way writing nurtured me. So I started my newsletter, Growth Beyond Despair. It became the watering can, gently nourishing those seeds of hope through regular reflections, practical tools for healing, and small reminders that growth takes time and care.

The next natural step was community. From that need grew The Self-Help Circle — a safe and supportive space where no one has to face life alone. It’s a place where members can share their stories, celebrate their progress, and walk beside one another with kindness, trust, and mutual respect.

Each of these pieces — my book, my newsletter, my community — is connected by one shared heartbeat: to help others find light and meaning after despair. Together, they form the pathway I wish I’d had all those years ago — one that begins with honesty, grows through connection, and blossoms into hope.

Because healing isn’t about doing it alone.
It’s about realising that, together, we can grow stronger — one small act of courage at a time.