Glen Christie

Every year I give my year a theme. This year probably like many, I named it ‘The Great Outdoors’. I found that last year with COVID it took a big hit on my mental health and I needed motivation to get back up and into life.

So I have taken on the Larapinta Trail Challenge and am raising money for Reach. Reach came into my life at a critical time when I was struggling through my teenage years. On the outside I would have looked like quite a happy young guy, but inside I was battling with thinking my sexuality would not be accepted and often thought it may be better if I didn’t exist. At Reach I was  given the tools and space to slowly open up and put language to how I was feeling. I was celebrated for being vulnerable and also given space to talk about my dreams. I eventually ‘came out’. But that was not the biggest gift, it was that I was taught that ultimately I couldn’t change how people see me, but I could change how I see myself and believe in who i am. 

I would love if you could help and make a donation, so that other young people can have the space to explore and get the most out of life like I have.

Thanks. Coco x

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Thanks so much for your support!