Identifying that you are struggling/batting something is the first step in overcoming your traumas and knocking down barriers. We are not perfect, not even me. We are all still trying to figure it out. But it starts with you as the individual. Your life is beautiful and there are amazing ways in which we can all positively surprise the man or woman in the mirror. embrace change and live free.

My name is Nathaniel David Barrett. 27 years of age and currently serving as a regular soldier in the British Armed Forces. I was born and raised in the beautiful Island of Jamaica but, as beautiful as paradise was, it came with his fear share of challenges both socially and directly linked with family. I grew up, being kidnapped/taken by my father, on one of those occasions I was sent to the amazing country of Canada for eight months, where I was later discovered by immigration and sent back to my island. Lost a baby brother back in the early 2000s which then affected me for years and grew up seeing violence from a very young age things which as; murder, robbery and kidnapping. All theses traumatic experiences along with a lot more over the years, affected me in a negative way for years. But will great will power and I personal shift in my mindset, I was able to overcome these slowly and positively. I know what it’s like to cry yourself to sleep at night when there is nothing but, you, the dark and your thoughts. And I know, it often feels like no one will understand so we learn to hold those traumas in but. I promise you, I understand and I am here to help. Let’s break the stigmas and help each other reduce personal pain and suffering. Thank you.