Petition Letter
To whom it may concern,
Throughout the years I've spent studying at Queen's, I have experienced several serious bouts of depression. This past semester seemed promising for success, but I accidentally missed a deadline for a paper. I received an extension from my counsellor, but I failed to complete it even then. I tried to get back on top of things, but at that point I was drowning in projects that I hadn't left time for. I was so ashamed that I had let my counsellor down, and that even with the help I was receiving, I wasn't able to succeed. I stopped seeing her, and shut myself away in my room. I slept for 18 hours a day, and hid from everyone.
In that time, I relapsed on self harm and seriously considered taking my own life. I was so ashamed of the position I¿¿d put myself in, and truly didn¿¿t believe that I deserved any help.
I¿¿m in a better place now, and I am seeking help for my mental health, but I would truly be grateful for the opportunity to finish my education.
Thank you,
Elizabeth
Throughout the years I've spent studying at Queen's, I have experienced several serious bouts of depression. This past semester seemed promising for success, but I accidentally missed a deadline for a paper. I received an extension from my counsellor, but I failed to complete it even then. I tried to get back on top of things, but at that point I was drowning in projects that I hadn't left time for. I was so ashamed that I had let my counsellor down, and that even with the help I was receiving, I wasn't able to succeed. I stopped seeing her, and shut myself away in my room. I slept for 18 hours a day, and hid from everyone.
In that time, I relapsed on self harm and seriously considered taking my own life. I was so ashamed of the position I¿¿d put myself in, and truly didn¿¿t believe that I deserved any help.
I¿¿m in a better place now, and I am seeking help for my mental health, but I would truly be grateful for the opportunity to finish my education.
Thank you,
Elizabeth