by Karen | Sep 8, 2023 | Wellington
There are times in life when you can’t help but feel alone, out of place or disconnected. It’s only natural that we build walls to enclose ourselves to fight the silent battle alone. I am sharing my story to encourage anyone silently fighting their battles to reach...
by Karen | Sep 8, 2023 | Wellington
Sometimes life gets hard. It can hit you without warning and leave you navigating a tumultuous sea of emotions that can feel insurmountable. I know these feelings well. In 2020 I became the Leader of the National Party but within days experienced debilitating...
by Karen | Sep 2, 2023 | Wellington
Most people I know are silently battling with demons that affect their mental health. It’s time to break the silence. I want to share my story, in the hope that it encourages others to open up too. I was 11 years old when my dad committed suicide. It’s affected...
by Karen | Sep 2, 2023 | Wellington
I was lucky enough to grow up in a very loving house with my Mum, Dad and two sisters in Miramar. My childhood was all the things I think a good childhood should be, full of laughter and positivity. But from a young age I always had the feeling of being...
