Absolutely. When I was in my teens and early twenties, before mental and physical illness took over my life I was heading for a bright future in many areas. Studying Biological Sciences at university, getting a career as a singer/songwriter up and going, acting, working and very social. So many people commented on how talented I am and expected big things from me. Then I had a breakdown at age 22. Since then I have gotten up and fought to succeed many times only to be knocked back down again. I have worked in finance, Case Management and music teaching.

Now I live on disability support and work 10.5 hours a week in a minimum wage job in retail. I am studying Writing at university which is my last hope at having a intellectually satisfying, creative career. But I doubt I will make it as I am hospitalised at least 4 times a year. I am not dependable in the workforce. I fear for my future. Still, I will never give up trying to have a life worth living. Every time I am knocked down I will get up and keep fighting. Every day I work hard to achieve this. There is still some hope left in me.