I had missed two weeks of lectures and assignments with no prospect of hope. My mum had tried everything she could, but couldn’t get me the cash I needed. The sales weren’t forthcoming and it was difficult to get help.

The previous semester was a total shame for me as I had to feed off friends at school. I had managed well without the situation escalating. Needless to say, none of my friends at school knew how deeply unhappy I sometimes became due to my needs.