Sariel talks about Mental Health Awareness week and her role as a co-trainer

I’m glad I can’t work a normal job anymore. Yes, one of those jobs where Mental Health Awareness Week is just a ploy to look nice on social media, but then doing absolutely nothing for their employees.

As I’m studying counselling, mental health is at the centre of what I will do. Things that may be absent from other places, like empathy or acceptance, are the core of what I’m becoming. I can say the Autism Wellbeing Project is aligning with this.

Although I’m not as active as others, mostly due to my studies, I feel I have regained some confidence and trust in others. And the best part is: I’m not alone doing so. My healing path is sure not linear or easy to navigate, but I’m glad I have become a certified Oliver McGowan Learning Disability Co-trainer. I’m happy to be gently encouraged to be the best version of myself.

In fact, being an Expert by Experience is quite an empowering job title, as it allows me to be myself and tell my story in a way that will help others. Today I may be just a co-trainer, but I surely don’t know what the future holds for me. For once, I’m not scared of it.