Helen Pengelly | Creating Joy in Later Life

Rising from rock bottom - healing finances and mental health
I've had many challenges in my life - an abusive marriage, bringing up 3 sons as a single mum, being diagnosed with coeliac disease at the age of 40, financial difficulties, losing my home, unemployment, teaching in secondary schools and mental health problems. On top of that one of my sons is an alcoholic and drug addict. He was homeless for many years and I had no contact with him. He's also been to prison 4 times that I know of, possibly more.
I tell you this not to feel sorry for me - any one of these things could be enough to break you & they nearly have, more than once. I hit rock bottom in 2023 and turned 60 a few months later. I am now in the process of rebuilding my life so I can have a comfortable retirement. I count my blessings every day. I am still here and I live near the sea.
Meditation literally saved my life which is why I am so passionate about sharing it with others. I also love cooking & travel.