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Ruth Cowen

I’m walking in solidarity this October for myself and for everyone that is affected by mental health issues. It’s hard some days to get up but we do it and we need to remember that we can do this one foot in front of the other if not for ourselves then for our family and friends please stay strong 🌻 you are worth everything

Total Raised

$92

Total Distance

15km

Distance Goal

50km

Support My Walk for Mental Health Research

Did you know that 1 in 5 Australians experience a mental illness each year?

This October, I’m taking part in One Foot Forward to help Australians impacted by mental illness and suicide.

I'm walking to raise funds for Black Dog Institute to put ground-breaking new mental health treatment, education, and digital services into the hands of the people who need them most.

It would mean so much to me if you donated to support my walk.

Together, we can create better mental health for all Australians.

My Updates

Why another year of joining one foot forward

I have been dealing with mental and physical issues most of my life and understand how hard it can be, a few years back I had an accident which resulted in me stopping work and going on disability which was very hard and still is, going from working full time, being quite active, happy & outgoing to not working and now having to decide how much I can do each day without leaving myself in pain and beyond tired, I struggle with my body and my mind I lost a lot of confidence, stamina and security in myself, I try not to dwell on it and remind myself others have it worse which is true but when you fall down the rabbit hole of what was and what it will/could be it doesn’t feel like it. Yes I do live on my own which is my choice, I have family and friends nearby and far away that are there though they have their own lives and problems I have always been someone everyone (& I mean everyone even strangers 🤦‍♀️) can talk with leaving me feeling bad if I share my thoughts and feelings I am blessed to have a fantastic psychologist that I can reach out to if I need and have regular appointments with her through a health care plan, I was able also to get help with a carer a couple of hours a week which has been a great help getting out of my head and outside the 4walls of my home. There are so many that fall through the cracks and that is why I’m asking for your support again as I don’t want any of my family and friends or their family and friends struggling to be here. Thanks in advance my friends 🌻🫶