Oh and sorry there’s no place for you in college??

But here’s another reality: it’s not the end of the world if you don’t pass,  I know only too well.
I don’t have a group cert
I don’t have a junior cert
I don’t have a leaving cert
I have three years tech education- that I lost interest in after 1st year.

I have survived child abuse and bullying,
Bullying in school and in adulthood,
Which is only a few years old, as I write this.
But I am above those people, I am me and I’m ok.  Forgiveness sets you free from this behaviour,  so you move forward.
You’re not condoning the behaviour, you’re rising above it and moving forward- not back.

I withdrew from a professional counselling course, because of the stupid academic side to it, that became unbearable for me. What about my life experiences and my theories eh??

The above course was while serving my country in the Defence Forces, And as a Volunteer in Samaritans, where I also trained in new volunteers at stages – over 13 years with them.

I reached the rank of sergeant in the Defence Forces. I served my country four times overseas in Lebanon on peacekeeping duty. I gave twenty-nine year’s loyal service, during which I had low self-esteem etc, so I became a follower more than a leader. And I’m probably being hard on myself here, something I struggle with at times.

Although I was faithful to my wife, I was also faithful to my country, and this commitment eventually cost me my first marriage.

It introduced me into the world of mental illness, as I suffered drastically after losing my marriage to depression and anxiety. ‘What’s love got to do with it’ rings in my head as I’m writing this part, hmm…

I have almost died from suicide on four occasions. The loneliest journey of my life, from within my mind, body, and soul. When I first overcame my mental illness I then struggled with my life’s purpose. Cursing my very own existence on this cruel planet of ours.

But my lord and my God had a plan. In fact, it was already in place, but I was blinded by my own insecurities and lack of self-esteem and self-worth. I was meant to be helping others and use my life experiences and military knowledge to be the arrow of direction, and a guiding light to someone lost in the darkness of their own worlds compass.

Hey, I was doing my life purpose all the time, and am doing it in Grow Mental Health now, passing on my knowledge to others and learning as I go too.
I am also available to give talks to Organisations, groups, schools, etc., based on my life’s experiences and training and courses I’ve done, etc.
It would be an honour to pass on my education and my knowledge to others.
Life truly is an education, yes indeed.

That’s a glimpse into my educational career and I’m still learning going forward. The paperwork that’s important to me are;
Our marriage cert, my birth cert,
My passport, and our house deeds.

Mind yourselves and mind your mental health.