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As the new year begins, it feels right to reintroduce myself and my intentions. My name is Liam J. Wakefield. I’m an integrative psychotherapist with a private practice in Sussex, a counselling and psychoeducational college lecturer, a British Army veteran, a passionate public speaker, writer, poet, and musician. I’m a proud awardee of the Disabled Veterans Scholarship Fund, but above all, I’m a father, brother, son, lover, and someone who continually seeks to push boundaries despite adversity. At the heart of everything I do is a simple yet profound ambition: to help others navigate suffering. To help people thrive, not in the absence of emotion, but in the understanding and acceptance of life’s turbulence. I aim to empower others to live happy and healthy lives, no matter what challenges they face. This might sound like a LinkedIn pitch, but my purpose here is deeper. Who am I amongst this slightly egoic yawp? I am a man who has stood at the bottom of the abyss and painfully made my ascent—not unscathed, but transformed. My life has been marked by profound adversity: surviving adverse childhood experiences, adapting to life after war and complex PTSD, and finding meaning following a life-altering diagnosis that really did change everything, to what appears now for the better… These labels are burdensome, but I wear them with gratitude. Every challenge has shaped me, and through them, I’ve learned a truth I now carry forward: It’s not what we go through that defines us, but how we let it shape who we become. As I write—not just this post, but my book—I weave the threads of my experiences into every page. It’s a delicate balance as a therapist, where self-disclosure is a careful choice. But here, in this space, I want to connect authentically. I want to build a community of individuals who are ready to grow, to learn, and to embrace change together. This year, my intention is clear: to share, to inspire, and to support others in leading meaningful, resilient lives. Here’s to new beginnings and the courage to face life head-on. #growth #change #fyp #motivation