Help Create Holestek Kalmynsi:
A Tranquil Retreat for serving members of public services, veterans, the Neurodivergent Community & the farming community.
Hi, my name is Lee, I’m a veteran & a neurodivergent individual. I’m on a journey to create my dream: Holestek Kalmynsi (which means "Holistic Tranquility" in Cornish).
My Vision:
My goal is to establish a safe & peaceful retreat where people can decompress, relax, & recharge, a place that offers solace to those who need it. Holestek Kalmynsi will provide affordable & in some instances, free support aimed at reducing silent suffering & suicide rates among serving armed forces personnel, veterans, other public service members, the growing neurodivergent community & the farming community.
Holestek Kalmynsi will focus on improving both psychological & physical health & well-being through a wide range of holistic, sensory & tactile therapeutic activities tailored to suit both neurotypical & neurodivergent individuals.
Why This Matters to Me:
Having served in the armed forces & being neurodivergent myself, I know first-hand the loneliness of silent suffering & the struggles that come with it from both aspects of life. For many years, I endured multiple traumas & the inherent challenges associated with them in silence & without support, navigating a neurotypical landscape through neurodivergent eyes & mind, as I encountered multiple physical & psychological traumas instead of reaching out, I cracked on simply burying, suppressing & disassociating with the inherent emotions in silence, each time just "Picking myself up & dusting myself off" as we are all too often expected & taught to do.
However, this approach has left me not only physically scarred but also mentally. Over time, the cracks began to show in my personal life, social life, & work life. It wasn’t until a couple of years ago that it was discovered that all this time, I had been living with undiagnosed AuDHD & C-PTSD, conditions that compounded each other & were exacerbated by the unprocessed traumas of my past & stresses of the present.
I have lost everything more than once, only to rebuild my life from scratch, each time alone. But at my lowest point, I knew I had to reach out for my children's sake. unbeknown to them I had promised them a better childhood & future than I had experienced, & I was determined not to break that promise.
So, I went against everything I had been taught about masculinity & pride & asked for help. It has been a long & challenging process, with years spent on waiting lists due to an overstretched & underfunded system. But now, I am finally on the path to healing, supported by others, & I want to give back.
The Purpose of Holestek Kalmynsi:
Holestek Kalmynsi will provide a variety of therapeutic activities, including gut microbiome-based therapeutics & therapies for physical & psychological trauma. We will also offer life skills training, employment opportunities, & qualifications for the surrounding community, veterans, public service leavers, & neurodivergent individuals, aiding in their transition into alternative employment.
I aim to collaborate closely with local authorities, public services & businesses through NHS & veterans charity referrals and networking via word of mouth. By sourcing products & produce locally, & by maintaining & protecting the native flora & fauna of the land we occupy, we can make Holestek Kalmynsi a viable, sustainable company. Holestek Kalmynsi will be a symbiotic company for both the local community & the environment.
My Progress So Far:
I have already begun gathering a team of dedicated professionals, including a qualified life coach who is also a Bowen therapist & masseuse, an RAF veteran chef, & a psychiatric liaison worker who is pursuing her degree in psychology. All are also passionate about getting Holestek Kalmynsi up & running as soon as possible.
I am currently searching for suitable land with woodland in the Devon & Cornwall area to buy, as renting is not a landowner's desired or feasible option.
This is where you come in.
How You Can Help:
By donating to this campaign, you will help us secure the land & resources needed to build Holestek Kalmynsi & make this dream a reality. Every contribution, no matter the size, will make a difference in providing a place of tranquillity, healing, & growth for those who so desperately need it.
Thank you for considering supporting Holestek Kalmynsi. Together, we can create a sanctuary that offers peace, healing, & hope to those who have given so much.
Thank you for taking the time to read my story; your attention & consideration is genuinely appreciated.
With gratitude,
Lee