If you ask me…

Who has influenced you most?
Jan Wallcraft, a friend, survivor and researcher.

Which health or social care professional has been most
use?
My community psychiatric nurse.

If you ran care services in your area what would you do
differently?
I’d always be inclusive of those of us labelled with
personality disorders.

What would make your life better?

A concessionary local bus pass.

What three words best describe you?
Caring, honest, hardworking.

What event most changed your life?
Getting my own flat.

Has any government policy ever benefited you
personally?
Benefits paid into my bank account.

What would you ban?
Pro-suicide websites.

What is your greatest achievement?
Overcoming anorexia.

What makes you happy?

Being praised.

When were you last angry?
I’m too self-contained to get angry.

When did you last cry?
Yesterday, after hearing a penfriend had died, probably from
self-harm.

How would you like to be remembered?
As someone who kept trying.

What is the most important lesson you have learned?
If something doesn’t work out it wasn’t meant to be.