One day I would love to sincerely tell you how fine I am. I wish it would go away if only for a day. I’m not sure how to handle today, and I fear what tomorrow may bring. But I open my mouth, and “I’m fine” comes out instead. Please stay and talk to me, comfort me, help make this overwhelming pain stop.” I want to say this to you. When I say I’m fine I really wish you could hear my inner voice screaming, “I’m not fine, and I need help. I feel there are a million demons inside of me, and I don’t know which one needs my attention the most. I’m full of anxiety inside, and no matter how hard I try to find peace, it eludes me. My soul is crushed, and my heart is full of holes that I’m desperately trying to patch up as best I can. My troubles have completely consumed my life. A body to wrap around tightly to comfort me and ensure me that everything will be okay. My shoulders feel weighted and my arms long for human touch. There’s a darkness in the pit of my stomach that makes me nauseous. There’s a tightness in my chest that won’t go away. Still, I wonder, does anyone have all the answers to these questions that are pounding in my head and causing me grief and anxiety? I wish someone could fix everything that hurts, though I no one else can do that for me. ![]() Because I’m afraid my pain is just more toxicity. To think that your demons are not as important or debilitating as mine. I don’t want to bother or burden anyone with my troubles. I’d like to think that you might even care. When I say I’m fine this is what I really mean… I long for the day when it will come naturally, sincerely, and genuinely. Some days I wish I didn’t have to pretend to smile. It’s my new face, and it smiles on demand. I’ve been wearing it for so long now that no one can see through it anymore. I’m doing my best to stay optimistic and to keep faith that tomorrow will be better. I haven’t been fine for a very long time, and I wonder if I will ever know what “fine” actually feels like again. You smiled back and said, “I’m so glad to hear that. I politely replied, “I’m fine” and forced a smile that I hoped would be believable. So much has happened since the last time we saw each other. To find out more about Help Me, I’m Fine – visit their Facebook page here: take a look at our charity page.“Tears are words that need to be written.” ~Paulo Coelho ![]() Since then, we’ve helped a range of charities including Sophie’s Journey, Lincolnshire YMCA and Marmalade Trust. Watch this space!Ģ019 marks the 11 th year that we have supported a local charity for the year with their marketing and PR. As well as helping the charity with their communications over the next 12 months, we are also in the process of planning our own fundraising activities this year. Helen’s sister is also planning to jump out of a plane this summer to help raise funds.Īll the money raised will be used to pay for more schools to receive the vital training. The charity has already got lots of fundraising activities planned this year including a Bollywood-themed night at Misterton Primary School in June. The THRIVE training programme aims to help teachers and school staff identify children who might be unhappy, worried or suicidal. The charity took its name from a note Maisie’s family found among her possessions following her death which read ‘Help me’ one way and ‘I’m fine’ when turned upside down.įollowing’s Maisie’s death, Helen and her family decided to use the money raised by their local community to purchase 750 lapel badges featuring the ‘Help me, I’m fine’ ambigram left behind by her daughter.Įighteen months on, Help Me, I’m Fine has raised thousands of pounds for suicide prevention training sessions in primary schools in Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire. Help Me, I’m Fine was set up by Helen Cousin from Misterton near Gainsborough in June 2017 shortly after her 16-year-old daughter Maisie Cousin-Stirk tragically took her own life. Throughout 2019 we will provide pro bono marketing, PR and event support to the charity to help it raise its profile. It’s always a difficult decision to make, but our whole team was deeply moved by the story behind Help Me, I’m Fine. We received many applications from charities which were all worthy in their own right. ![]() Our Charity of the Year for 2019 is Help Me, I’m Fine!
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