Chapter 31

Hello hope you are well. Hope you like the image. Chasing freedom is what I have being doing for years. With mental ill health you somewhat feel trapped. You cannot do everything you wish to do. So what I do now is concentrate on what I am comfortable with. I have learnt to be happy in my life. I have got no big plans. Just getting up in the morning feeling ok is good. That first cup of tea is lovely. Then I get on with the day. I keep myself occupied. I go the gym, get my shopping in. I go to cafes sometimes. I do my chores. I watch tv, listen to music, read and do other things such as seeing friends and family. You see this chasing freedom to me now is just being free of ill health. I am achieving this now. Dont get me wrong, I still have rough times but I know how to cope now. My mental ill health over the years has been a burden and often too much too bear. I have kept strong though and now feel free. Thanks to a lot of people who have helped me along the way, thank you. Your kindness, friendship and caring is really appreciated.

Chapter 30

Hello hope you are well. I am ok, I have been watching a few dvds lately what I have borrowed from friends. I have really enjoyed them. I have seen the Pirates of the Caribbean, Apocalypto, Something about Mary and School of Rock. All of these are different but enjoyable films. The image is the name of a band that I like. I have got there greatest hits cd. My favourite track is Whisky in the Jar. It reminds me of my dad, some of the lyrics being-wait for my daddio, wait for my daddio theres whisky in the jar. I hope to see my mum and dad again one day. I have got my beliefs and these keep me strong. I also hope to see other friends and relatives I have lost. I believe though that you have got to get on with life. My mum and dad would be really proud of me now. I have had some rough times like we all do, but I have come through it and made some good friends along the way. I always try to be positive now and keep myself well. I have got my hobbies and interest which distract me if I feel low. Anyway take care till next time.

Chapter 29

Hello again, hope you are well. Do you like the picture. I had a dog like him for nearly 13 years. He loved going out especially to the park or the hills close to us. He was a real character. He was a happy dog, he used to bark at people as though he was trying to talk to them. He made a fuss of anyone who came to visit but he did not like the postman. He was a good eater with all the walks he got. He was good with my nephew but would pinch his food if he dropped it. He was good with other dogs most of the time but would sometimes fallout. On the whole though he was a good dog. He was a good friend. I still miss him now.Till next time take care.

Chapter 28

Hello, hope you are well. Myself I am doing ok. Very well really. I managed to cook a nice roast beef dinner for my friends over the holiday. This for me was an achievement. Then I was out and I saw an art set. I thought that would make a nice hobby. I have done a bit of painting and found it very relaxing. I am still reading regularly. Im enjoying listening to music and watching tv. I am going to the gym. I am seeing friends and family. My New years resolution is to keep as active as possible, this in turn will I believe keep me well. The picture you see is of a bear in the mountains. We all have mountains to climb whether big or small. Good luck in climbing your mountain and best wishes.