Hello, my name is Ersen Buyuknisan, born in Melbourne, Australia. I decided to embark on becoming an author, writing children’s books, along with helpful information for responsible adults (parents, guardians, carers and the alike) as of Jan 23, to share knowledge about general (physical, mental, emotional) wellbeing.

When I became legally divorced in Apr 17, I felt devastated losing the love of my life, separated from my children, asset/financial loss and involuntarily terminated from work; alas, I started my journey through divorce grief, so I read a book on how to cope. I found an opportunity to study a double diploma to further enhance my qualifications portfolio in Feb 18 and to exercise at the gym, but my plans went astray when my late father became ill in Sept 18. When I left my studies and exercise, my reality hit hard and I started to mourn; shedding tears that continued for months, became sleep deprived and undernourished, I also felt my soul shattered into millions of tiny pieces, every day. Furthermore, whilst caring for my father before his passing in Apr 19.

The support given from family and family friends were all too regular; quotes about moving on, the cycle of life, everything will be alright, blah blah blah, but none of which had soothed my soul, nor did it comfort my feelings from sadness. Suddenly, something occurred to me when a passage I read in a book flashed through my mind, sparking life back into me; I began to awaken. Piece by piece and as time ticked on, I’m feeling my strength brewing from within.

I sought help from a GP who recommended a mental health plan with a psychologist who provided a new perspective. I delved further into reading more everyday, listening to audio books and watching documentaries, isolating myself from daily commotions. I sought out many categories, subjects, topics to understand ‘Why am I the way I am?’ Finally, I found more than what I sought by decoding a hidden truth and now my journey begins as an author.

There is no doubt a ‘healthy upbring’ will result in better relationships – E.B.