Hello

My Story

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Hello

I'm a first generation Windrush baby and born in London shortly after the Notting Hill riots. My mother was a white working-class woman and my father a black Dominican. 

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At the age of 4 months until I was 18 years of age I was placed under a care order. Between the ages of 4 months and 10 years I was in long term fostercare. When I was 10 untiI was 17, I lived within a National Children's Home (NCH) which was founded by the Methodist Church.

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My late teens and 20s I refer to as my “wilderness” years. It was a rollercoaster of making poor decisions, sofa surfing, partying and excesses. During this time I was in and out of low paid jobs and experienced periods of unemployment.

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These experiences inevitably left their imprints. For over 20 years I struggled with the debilitating effects of chronic anxiety and panic attacks, However I now realise this was in part due to masking the symptoms of ADHD. 

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After being married, having two children and subsequently getting divorced, I was naturally drawn back to my earlier religious foundations. This eventually led me to pursue a deeper spiritual practice and I became drawn to Eastern philosophies, complimentary therapies and practises, including:

• Teaching Dru Yoga whilst Studying on a two year Dru Yoga teacher training course

• Reiki practitioner

• Live in carer

• Meditation

• Tai Chi.

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For the last 35 years my professional work has included working as a Massage Therapist, Reiki Practitioner and Live-in Carer.

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I have been a dedicated Buddhist practitioner for over 15 years, this has helped to shape and inform my daily life. I enjoy daily meditations, yoga and regular retreats. 

 

Today I live a simple, peaceful and full life, surrounded by the mutual love and support of my 2 beautiful daughters and grandchildren. 

 

Finally I would like to give thanks from the bottom of my heart to my inspirational “sisters” that helped me to overcome issues surrounding my identity and the realisation that I AM ENOUGH. 

 

To;

      Maya Angelou who wrote   ... 'and still I rise.. to overcome adversity'

      Diana Ross my first black female role model

      Angela Davis author

      ...and to the many that follow in their wake...

 

Last and not least to pay tribute to the beautiful Polly Higgins,  environmentalist lawyer and activist whose sad, untimely death left us with her legacy.

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“DARE TO BE GREAT” 

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If any of this resonates with you, I would love to hear from you. 

Wishing you the very best... always

 

Tricia