Dr. Asad Rafi

I thought it may well be about, um, something at school.

Um, what she did say to me was when I did have the opportunity was that she was in a situation where she may not be here for much longer.

She had a terminal illness.

And I think what was really obvious at that point for me was understanding that sacrifice that she was making and she wanted her child to be in the best possible situation.

And I think what she really encompassed was motherhood and women.

And ultimately that they have those dual roles in life alongside their work, alongside everything else, this constant battles.

And ultimately her biggest worry and concern wasn't herself.

It was for her child.

But then I also had a partner.

I also had a husband who was really struggling.

And I suspect also had ADHD.

For him to understand himself and his child whilst at the same time facing

Potentially losing a partner was absolutely heartbreaking and it's difficult to even talk about it now.

And dare I say, I've had that permission, you know, from the patient themselves, the patient's mother, for me to share this with you.

Because I thought it was really important for me to bring that home to you today and then to talk about it.

I think I've been blessed with the opportunity that my own parents gave me, which was they educated me.

They gave me that platform to be able to learn, to understand, and I have a duty to share that with others.

Got to educate people, got to empower people.

And my ultimate mission, again, which came from my mother, was to help those that were less fortunate.

Not everyone can afford private services.