Thank you all so much for your kind words and support, it really means a lot. The centre isn't a school, it is rather a youth club type of building.

I have just got back in about an hour ago. I had my first day at the School Centre/Youth Club today. It went fine, all of the teachers are really nice and so are the children. When I was heading into the club, all of the children started shouting "Hi Alison, How are you?", it was so nice, I got a much better response from some kids I had known 2 minutes than my so called friends that I have known for nearly 3 years!!!

Today was a "Getting to know you" session. The teachers asked us all questions and told us a bit about eachother, so that we could all get to know one another. All of the kids and staff are really nice. We then read the local newspaper, this I am told is something that they do every day to learn about what is going off in the World. The teachers then wanted us to do some work so I went and did a Coat Of Arms, I did mine mostly about RSD and the things that I like. I sat with 2 other girls who are really nice and live near me.

After about half an hour of doing some work, we went and had a brink. The staff actually allow you to have either tea, coffee or hot chocolate and toast free of charge!! You don't get that in school!!! After about a 15 minute break, seeing has it was Friday we were able to do what we wanted. Some of the kids went into the small gym and had a game of football and some did some crafts and me and another girl played the game, Guess Who.

On Monday, a teacher is coming in to help build our confidence. I have always had confidence issues but it's gotten a lot worse since developing RSD. The nice thing about this centre is no one judges anyone and when my leg was really badly shaking and spasming, non of them had a good look and laughed at it in school, it was like the teachers had told them what to expect. Everyone treats everyone equally, which is really good.

I am so tired so am going to go rest, just wanted to let you all know how I got on. I go again on Monday so will keep you posted.

Thanks again - you're all the best!!