Reach Out

Self employed as a writer - Social Worker

Introduction

Please enjoy the song
The Beast and the Snake

My poem The Beast and the Snake was chosen by the Global Mental Health Peer Network to be featured in the Lancet Commission on ending stigma and discrimination in Mental health.

[00:00.50]The Beast and the Snake
				[00:06.00]Composer: Anne Ho
				[00:10.00]Arrangement: Fiona Chua
				[00:14.00]Performer: Amanda Leo
				[00:18.00]
				[00:18.90]Stigmatisation adds hardship to us with mental health issues
				[00:27.70]There is enacted stigma likened to a beast  internal stigma likened to a snake
				[00:38.50]I have experienced them all
				[00:42.10]It has cost my career It has cost me friendships
				[00:49.80]I used to tell lies in order to hide
				[00:58.30]Couldn’t afford to tell the truth of my unwell
				[01:05.20]I fight against stigma I’ve become outspoken
				[01:13.20]Show the world my ailment
				[01:16.70]Share my story with everyone
				[01:22.00]I’ve killed the beast  I’ve got rid of the snake 
				[01:26.50]But then I was told by someone who is dearest
				[01:31.00]You are dangerous Stay away from my family
				[01:35.00]Though an outburst of anger concern and fear
				[01:39.80]Those words broke me into a million pieces  Hurt!
				[01:46.30]But stronger I’ve become  I face my beast  I face my snake
				[01:53.10]The need to stand up against stigma against stigma is absolutely clear
				[02:04.20]I face my beast  I face my snake
				[02:08.30]Not to be ashamed of who I am who I am
				[02:18.30]Has been the key to recovery
				[02:25.00]I’ve killed the beast  I’ve got rid of the snake 
				[02:34.00]I’ve killed the beast  I’ve got rid of the snake 
				[02:43.30]I’ve killed the beast  I’ve got rid of the snake 
				[02:47.60]I’ve experienced them all

Reach Out to people
who need help

This song is free for everyone to listen to and if anyone feels like giving a koha which is a donation I will collect them and donate it to the following NGOs. At the end of each month I will transfer the donation to the NGOs and bank statements will be posted to let people see where the donation goes.