Travelling alone. Free.

After years of going from therapist to therapist and from one healthcare service to another, I found Mark. Actually, it was my parents who found him. I couldn’t see any point in living any more. I couldn’t imagine ever getting past the trauma and everything else I’d been through. To be honest, I had very little faith in trying something new again.

My parents took me to the initial consultation. I sat in the car, numb, staring straight ahead. We arrived and Mark was waiting there for me with his two dogs. After a brief introduction, we said goodbye to my parents and started walking. I did not say much, but I immediately felt at ease. After a three-hour consultation, I got back into the car with my parents. Positive, grateful and full of confidence. I felt fire inside me. Strength! Hope! I am going to get through this!

Two weeks later, I started at Mark’s practice. Over three consecutive days, he explained his method to me. I felt safe, supported, heard and understood. It is almost impossible to describe the positive impact these days had on me. I am so incredibly grateful to Mark! I wish everyone could have the same experience.

I feel STRONG and capable. I finally have control over my body and can dismiss many of my thoughts straight away. That feels wonderful! I’ve never felt this kind of strength inside me before. I feel able to truly connect with people again, do things, look ahead and be creative. I am free. I can live!! WOW!

Hi Mark, here is a message from me in Albania. Alone. Travelling. Me!? I am writing this during a beautiful hike in the mountains of Berat.

As I walk uphill, surrounded once again by Albania’s beautiful landscape, I’m overcome by emotion. Suddenly, my eyes fill with tears. I find a lovely spot and sit down to write. A few tears turn into crying, then into uncontrollable sobbing. I don’t care. It’s a mixture of happiness, release and memories of the past few years. For a moment, it all comes flooding back.

The thought that stands out above everything is: ‘Fuck, I actually survived all of this.’ After years of so much fear, I realise how incredibly free I am now. Calm and peace. I find that same feeling reflected in the beautiful landscape I am looking out over.

I wanted to share this experience with you. Positive, grateful and full of confidence. Warm wishes, Mirna.