I never thought I’d loose my dad. I know how utterly stupid that sounds but he was my best friend, my confidant, my number one supporter, my inspiration, my favourite person in the entire world, the reason I stayed alive for a long time.
I also never thought I’d earn a degree, let alone graduate top of my class from the largest university in the country with several awards for my academic work. I never thought I’d hold down a professional job where people trust and respect me for my skills and abilities. I never thought I’d have friends and I most definitely never thought I’d have a happy, long term relationship with someone who wants to have a family with me. My 20’s were very difficult, I was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder and spent long, long spells in hospital. However, thanks in large part to my dad (and lithium) I am where I am today and nothing makes me prouder than when people tell me I’m just like him.