Miss Universe Canada Delegate
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In 2009 I was diagnosed with ADHD, a learning disability, depression and anxiety. I had just graduated from high school and had not made plans to furthur pursue my education, as I had no idea who I was or what I wanted to do. Moreover, my birthday was in November so I would have been 17 in my first year of University and it didn't feel right, but what also didn't feel right at the time was who I felt I had to be. In other words, I felt this societal pressure to become something I never felt I was, a banker, an engineer, a historian, a lawyer...I liked working with children and for some reason, what I didn't know then but know now, I had an innate trait for being a sound board to individuals.
I would listen to my friends and family and help them disect whatever emotional crisis they felt they were going through as I was using what I had earned in experience with my psychiatrist. Naturally, I never applied those same skills on myself, I was always looking out for other people and not myself. I didn't take my learning disability serious enough and when I got to university, my depression and anxiety only increased as each year went by. Partly due to school but also because I had familial issues and felt pulled in so many directions. I had no idea how to "cope" and didn't even realize emotional intelligence existed.
I continously feIt inadequate, unworthy, incapable, incompetent and maybe that's because I was in a program that I liked, but didn't love--history. But I did ok! I scraped the bottom of the barrel for a while, as partying was my #1 prioroty, as it was easy and I didnt have to conciously think about what I had ahead of me or what was going on at home.
But then that took over my mental state and with 1 semsester left to go, I tried taking my own life under the influence of alcohol. When I woke up the next day, right then and there I knew something needed to change. I knew I had a purpose on this earth and that death was not my calling, but it oddly opened my eyes to what life could really look like...and I'll tell you something, it's beautiful.
I have not drank since June 9th, 2014 (Beyonce and Jay Z tour date) and continue to thrive on a path I like to call my own.
I graduated from Wilfrid Laurier with a degree in history and am now back at school, Fanshawe College, to pursue my passion in the field of mental health. I am currently in the Child and Youth Care (CYW) Counselling program where I have the opportunity to work with the vulnerable youth and their families, and not only because I believe kids are worth it, but because I know what it is like. I know what it is like to want to do well, but have no encouragement and feel lost. I know what it feels like to be in a room of 20-100 people and still feel totally, and utterly alone. But I am here to spread my faith and message, which is simply you are never alone. Together we can stand up and speak up. Our experiences are needed in this world to demonstrate to other people we've been through dark cracks, but made it out alive AND SO CAN YOU!
I applied to Miss Universe Canada the night before they closed the applications, as last years pagaent caught my attention. I thought if there was any chance, any hope, that maybe, just maybe I could use my voice for those of us who are silenced or feel silenced. For those of us who are battling a quiet battle in our heads everyday and show the youth, both young boys, girls, women and men, you do not have to give up, because just when you think you do a miracle can come along and change the game for you. But that's a decision YOU have to make. I made it, and 2 years later I am amazed that I am actually typing up a gofund me account because I took a risk, a chance, embraced a new challenge. For more information about me please visit my blog:
http://thebeautifulfight.blogspot.ca/
In order to achieve this amazing opportunity of becoming the next Miss Universe Canada 2016, I am in need of sponsorship to help with my entry fees for the competition. You can probably imagine, the hard work, dedication that is required and financial capabilities. The total cost including travel, accommodation, expenses, wardrobe and entry fees is $1,200.00, and I would be honoured to have you as one of my sponsors for the 2016 year. All monetary donations are eligible for a tax receipt. As well, in return for your graciousness as one of my top ten sponsors, your business will be displayed under my name in the pageant program book. I would include your business in all media coverage I get from now until the pageant, and as well as promote your name/logo on all of my social media accounts and blog.
If you would prefer to make an offline donation, please contact me and I can provide you with the address to mail the cheque or money order too. I am excited about this journey and I hope to include you on the path to my dream. This is an amazing opportunity for you to gain regional and national awareness for your business. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to ask me. Thank you for your consideration of helping me, and I look forward to hearing from you soon.
I would listen to my friends and family and help them disect whatever emotional crisis they felt they were going through as I was using what I had earned in experience with my psychiatrist. Naturally, I never applied those same skills on myself, I was always looking out for other people and not myself. I didn't take my learning disability serious enough and when I got to university, my depression and anxiety only increased as each year went by. Partly due to school but also because I had familial issues and felt pulled in so many directions. I had no idea how to "cope" and didn't even realize emotional intelligence existed.
I continously feIt inadequate, unworthy, incapable, incompetent and maybe that's because I was in a program that I liked, but didn't love--history. But I did ok! I scraped the bottom of the barrel for a while, as partying was my #1 prioroty, as it was easy and I didnt have to conciously think about what I had ahead of me or what was going on at home.
But then that took over my mental state and with 1 semsester left to go, I tried taking my own life under the influence of alcohol. When I woke up the next day, right then and there I knew something needed to change. I knew I had a purpose on this earth and that death was not my calling, but it oddly opened my eyes to what life could really look like...and I'll tell you something, it's beautiful.
I have not drank since June 9th, 2014 (Beyonce and Jay Z tour date) and continue to thrive on a path I like to call my own.
I graduated from Wilfrid Laurier with a degree in history and am now back at school, Fanshawe College, to pursue my passion in the field of mental health. I am currently in the Child and Youth Care (CYW) Counselling program where I have the opportunity to work with the vulnerable youth and their families, and not only because I believe kids are worth it, but because I know what it is like. I know what it is like to want to do well, but have no encouragement and feel lost. I know what it feels like to be in a room of 20-100 people and still feel totally, and utterly alone. But I am here to spread my faith and message, which is simply you are never alone. Together we can stand up and speak up. Our experiences are needed in this world to demonstrate to other people we've been through dark cracks, but made it out alive AND SO CAN YOU!
I applied to Miss Universe Canada the night before they closed the applications, as last years pagaent caught my attention. I thought if there was any chance, any hope, that maybe, just maybe I could use my voice for those of us who are silenced or feel silenced. For those of us who are battling a quiet battle in our heads everyday and show the youth, both young boys, girls, women and men, you do not have to give up, because just when you think you do a miracle can come along and change the game for you. But that's a decision YOU have to make. I made it, and 2 years later I am amazed that I am actually typing up a gofund me account because I took a risk, a chance, embraced a new challenge. For more information about me please visit my blog:
http://thebeautifulfight.blogspot.ca/
In order to achieve this amazing opportunity of becoming the next Miss Universe Canada 2016, I am in need of sponsorship to help with my entry fees for the competition. You can probably imagine, the hard work, dedication that is required and financial capabilities. The total cost including travel, accommodation, expenses, wardrobe and entry fees is $1,200.00, and I would be honoured to have you as one of my sponsors for the 2016 year. All monetary donations are eligible for a tax receipt. As well, in return for your graciousness as one of my top ten sponsors, your business will be displayed under my name in the pageant program book. I would include your business in all media coverage I get from now until the pageant, and as well as promote your name/logo on all of my social media accounts and blog.
If you would prefer to make an offline donation, please contact me and I can provide you with the address to mail the cheque or money order too. I am excited about this journey and I hope to include you on the path to my dream. This is an amazing opportunity for you to gain regional and national awareness for your business. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to ask me. Thank you for your consideration of helping me, and I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Organizer
Dorothy Colleen Rennie
Organizer
Waterloo, ON