Published on Voicebox Sept 2012
Dear Readers,
I am writing this about my mum Hilary. She has suffered with mental health problems since I was a little girl. With this condition she is scared to leave the house unless she has someone with her, she fears people will hurt her. She has long periods on her own as I work full time and this made her condition worse.
I was then told about Adults Supporting Adults, we had a meeting with Sally and a lovely lady Lisa. Mum liked Lisa straight away, she gave my mum lots of reassurance and with time my mum began to trust her.
My mum has changed a lot in the past year for the better and it’s all thanks to Lisa.
My mum goes with Lisa to see shows at the Civic centre, swimming, shopping, walking around parks, tea and cake at different places, etc. My mum said to me the other day “I have a wonderful life and I love going out with Lisa”. Mum always looks forward to their next adventure.
I am happier knowing my mum has wonderful people supporting her and I thank them especially Lisa with all my heart.
Thank you so much
Kind regards
Mandy Sawyer
