Hi Peter

I hope this message finds you well and happy. I write this to you on the last day of what feels like a very long year. It's been a great year though Peter, despite a somewhat difficult start and some moments of crisis along the way. It seems like such a long time ago that I first came to see you, it was actually in January I think. I remember the conversation vividly and I remember and laugh when I recall your comment after I explained to you what my diet consisted of. Your words were something like, "So basically you're telling me you live on bread and cheese?......I'm surprised you've not got scurvy." I know this was said in all seriousness, but how it made me laugh.

The second time I came to you (after modifying the diet somewhat and feeling the benefits) was after I had hit my head on the bottom of the pool in Egypt. And I remember thinking, bloody hell! I was doing so well, I was looking after myself, I was becoming more stable emotionally...and now this! With hindsight, the head injury was just part of the journey. The point holding you did that day was incredible. I spent the first few days afterwards, feeling like I'd had the 'accident' all over again. But following that I felt so much better, my neck and head were much more moveable and the pain, well it went away. During the point holding I felt like all the angst caught up in my body was trying to make its way out throught that very point in my neck, it was a strange feeling and though it was painful, I could already feel the relief beginning to take effect.

So then what? Well you talked to me about changing our lives and the process had started and was ready to take the next step. I had for many years wanted to come back to New Zealand and live here for a while...see what it was like. And around the time of seeing you, the options to me opened up, the world opened up to me and I handed in my notice, sold my house and bought my ticket out here. What followed were some intense months of preparation. I wanted to feel fit and well enough to come out here. ... When we arrived in NZ I felt like I had come home - I know its a crappy cliche, but thats how it felt. Life out here is good Peter. I battle with my ego constantly, but I am healthier in many respects these days and so much more aware of what I want and what I need. The landscape out here is inspirational and I have had many a tearful moment, but with a joy so profound that I count myself very lucky to have come through to 'the other side'.

The last year had moments so deeply sad, but the joy has been deep aswell. I want to thank you for your help Peter. When I recall the despair I was experiencing at the start of the year...the endless overflowing of hysterical tears and sadness, I sometimes can't believe the change in me. I know that my healing is about how I decide to deal with it, so it starts with me, but I also know that the profound changes that have taken place were inspired by your work and the treatment you prescribed for me. Your advice is with me always.....its in every litre of water I drink. Thanks Peter. I wish you good health.

Much Love

EM