and again on this Ì found nothing but support and
acceptance. With a lot of those I spoke to having
their own experience with Mental Health problems.
Acceptance is one of the most important things I
have found by being a part of this group of people.
Regardless of age, shape, sexuality, disability,
whatever...you are accepted supported and cared
for. I have never ever found a more wonderful group
of people than these. I have regular daily chats
with a small group of ladies, as well as talking
on the main timeline. We’ve met up at conventions
or events/shows where either Jemma Redgrave or
Catherine Russell have appeared, but also have met
up independent of seeing them. This is a big thing
for me as I rarely leave the flat I live in, let
alone travel anywhere alone. But because of the
support and belief of my fellow Berena I have. You
see they make me feel brave and loved. Something
I’ve not really known in my life. Becaue of them
I even felt empowered enough to come out to my
parents, even though I feared their rejection, which
didn’t come from either of them thankfully.
At the end of the day for me, and I think a great
many of the friends I’ve made, Berena
has become more than the two incredible
actresses, Catherine Russell and Jemma
Redgrave who portray Bernie Wolfe and
Serena Campbell, It’s a force for good; we
take care of one another, and if one of
us us in difficulty or in need, help is
always there, it’s a support networt;
we bolster one another and are there
until whoever it is, is on the road
to recovery and beyond and most
importantly....Berena is a national
and international network of firm,
lifelong friendships. I think that’s
kind of an amazing thing...don’t you?
Claire Hayward