As a teenager, I was inspired to paint murals at school & plan camping trips. I enjoyed technology but also cared enough to support suffering friends.

Early Career:

When I left school I was thrilled to qualify as a technician and work at an amusement park. Finding work with the people more fulfilling, I left to study a degree in youth-work & theology.

Marriage:

I was married for 26 yrs before a difficult breakup. I’m sadly still fighting it’s legal problems 9 yrs later. While married, I’d continued my youthwork career. This didn’t help though. In spite of it, my boys & myself suffered severe, nearly fatal emotional trauma. My solid understanding of youthwork, was of no use without my current passion.

Beginning Lifetweak:

I regained my deep enthusiasm for camping, water activities, arts, technology & supporting those who struggle. I thrive in this, feeling blessed and honoured, whatever the outcome.

In service of this, I’ve been happy to gain minor qualifications in drug misuse & food hygiene. I also recently gained a diploma in uk mental health provision.

 

Conclusion:
Over the years, I’ve been able to help many folk. They’ve struggled with situations as grim as that of my boys & I. What I believe is the lie of “hopeless” is often exposed. For me, it’s worth the fight then.

The “buzz” from this, follows me. If I go on tough camping trips, exciting water activities or just create some wacky art, it’s there.