I get to tell a story

And hope to reach a few

A town and rural community

Am sent to talk to you

 

Don’t sugar coat my story

I share with you my life

For life is real we need to know

Anxiety gave me strife

 

So many of us now

Can talk and feel relief

Within we find another way

No mental illness …..peace

 

For those who did not make it

I grew a strength inside

The stats so high it made me cry

To decrease the suicide

 

So I talk to offer hope
And tomorrow I will speak

For people its resources

Mental illness is no way  weak

 

So if you’re feeling down

Or anxious and afraid

A need to talk it through

For your health you’d never trade

 

If there’s one thing that I’ve learnt

In recovery today

It’s to know just who you are inside

The best chance to feel okay.

 

 

Josie’s story featuring 23rd May TWIA.