"I am 23 years old and I thought my life was over. Depression and Anxiety were controlling. They were ruling my life. Life was just too hard and giving up seemed to be the only option, until my mum told me about Lauren. I could not even go one day without having a nervous breakdown. After a lifetime of trauma from Sexual Abuse, Physical Abuse, Emotional Abuse I never could see myself where I am now. Lauren made me feel like I mattered, and I did what I needed to do to survive through horrible times. I still remember just before my first session I was absolutely shitting myself and to be honest I almost did not do it because what if I went through this all and I still feel the same about myself? I would have given up, but I gave myself a chance and I am so glad I did. I have learnt to love MYSELF again, as well as my children, my friends and family. I’ve gained confidence in myself which I have not had for such a long time. I learnt that no matter what you go through in life, you should never give up. I learnt that you should never let anyone hold you back. I learnt that self-care is so important, even just 5 minutes if that’s all you can spare at that moment. The change that I can see in myself and how I feel about myself is amazing! No words can possibly describe how I feel. Lauren saved my life. I USED to look in the mirror and hate the person I saw, because all I could think about was everything I have been through, but now I look in the mirror and think what an AMAZING human being. You are a survivor. You should be proud. If you are thinking about joining, Just do it! You will look back at yourself and think “I am so glad I made that step”. If you are like me and scared, get someone you love and trust to help you take that first step. I promise you, you will not regret it!"