Rebecca Elizabeth Flower's OpenLearn Profile

Was Chef by trade for over 2 decades, also had my own business, which was open to the public for 3 years, called Wild Sage in Beverley - finally now dissolved. 

Having had a breakdown in an unfortunate relationship - that forced my decision to close my business, so I could move on.

This took me to therapy, I've had both private & NHS therapies & would recommend.

Unfortunately, I had fear instilled in to me by my ex & his Mother who is ex Police - imagine the tactics used on me!! They caused me to be paranoid about the Police for some time.

I have PTSD. 

Having tried to go back into employment with a previous employer of mine & unfortunately this not working out due to a change in both my mental & physical state & said employer providing a lack of moral support & encouragement, I suggested to my therapist voluntary work may be good for me. 

Unfortunately, the ex & his Mother ruined my lifelong career within the Catering/Hospitality Trade.

I have since built my confidence back up.

My therapist therefore gave me a couple of websites to look at & I came across the Witness Service for Citizens Advice at the Courts within Hull & Beverley.

I completed e-learning courses, observed trials & shadowed the deputy team leader & other volunteers with people. 

The therapy, revisiting certain areas of my life & volunteering at the Courts helped towards me understanding some of the things that have happened to me in my life, the abuse & manipulation I've suffered & survived at the hands of many different people, including authority figures & from many different situations in my personal & professional life. 

I've overcome a lot.

I still have some things to overcome. 

However, I believe I can use my experiences with life & society in general to help others. 

Helping others, also helps yourself -  it's a 2- way thing.

Love my Family.

Love Music. 

Love Food.

Love Good People.

I can not bare Bully’s. 

I want to work with Men to help their Mental Health.