This is men’s mental health week, and Aaron’s story shows just how important our breaks are in supporting good mental health.

Aaron told us, “I want to say a massive thank you to Give Us Time and Braidhaugh Holiday Lodge & Caravan Park.

“This stay came at a time in my life where I really needed to press pause. It’s been a heavy year, emotionally and mentally and this was a chance to just step away from the noise and reconnect with myself.

“The lodge at Braidhaugh was absolutely incredible, peaceful, spotless, surrounded by nature. The staff were welcoming, the facilities were spot on, and the location was just unreal. You open the door in the morning and it’s stillness. Space to breathe, reflect, and just be.

“I spent the days climbing mountains, swimming in lochs, chasing waterfalls and slowly I started to feel like myself again. It reminded me how important it is to give ourselves time. Time to rest, to heal, to just exist without pressure. I was also incredibly lucky with the weather with temperatures over 20 degrees, I actually got a tan which not many can say in Scotland!

“Give Us Time, thank you for making this possible; Braidhaugh, thank you for your generosity and for creating such a beautiful space.

“I’m truly grateful.”

Thank you to our wonderful donors Largo Leisure for their ongoing support to our Forces families