"Hi there, I wish to add my testimonial to this campaign. When I was in my second year at Sussex University I became pregnant and suffered emotional abuse from my partner, ultimately ending in a termination which left me very depressed, fragile and with insomnia which combined made me unable to focus at University or even drag myself out of bed most days. Eventually I was realized that my school work was suffering and that I should speak to someone to explain the circumstance and ask for an extension. All I wanted was a little more time to catch up but what I got was so much more than that - I spoke to M. (a student advisor) who was very kind and patient and made me realize that it was okay to be upset and that I should not feel guilty about making allowances for myself in this case. He reccomended that I speak to the University's counselling department (which I did on two occasions) but I honestly feel that my chats with M. (although he may not even have realized it) did more to help me get over the situation than speaking to the counsellors and many of my close friends. Ultimately it was M. who suggested to me that perhaps I had returned to University too early (I had not even considered a break because I did not wish to make the problem a real part of my life and thought I could hide it) and suggested that I take the rest of the year and return this year. I took Martin's advice and it was the best decision I made, took me in a whole new direction with my life and I have returned to University much happier, with my past behind me and excited about making a positive future for myself. I can honestly say that with out him I worry about where I would be today. I am appauled at the suggestion that there be any cuts made in this department, and would whole heartedly reccomend an increase in budget if anything, as the support team were and are extremely busy - any cuts or extra demands will undoubtedly result in an undeniably detrimental way for students who really need their help.
Thank you M. and the whole support team. X"
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