Cancer, PTSD and me. With a cold day on the allotment.

Hi guys

I’ve said a few times on here that I’d share this, but now it feels right now as I’m in a better space.

The reason I started this YouTube vlog was because I going through a cancer pathway to diagnosis. This has reopened my PTSD, which I’ve had for 24 years following me attending an earthquake as a member of an international search and rescue team; along with attending other traumatic incidents on a regular basis. I’ve lived with it everyday since then, but it’s been ok. However it’s back with a vengeance and it’s been tough, but it won’t win. :-)

The firefighters charity has been amazing and I’m getting the mental help I need with a specialist trauma counselling team.

The allotment has been an amazing safe space I can enjoy and knowing you guys watch and enjoy it has been fantastic.

Lots of love and keep the faith.

If you need to talk there’s lots of help out there, drop me a message or if you need immediate help ring.

Samaritans 116 123
NHS 111 option 2

Cheers guys.

Mush love Ian.

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