Ruth Durkin: A Four-Legged Therapist
For animal lovers, our pets are more than just a creature to stroke or walk. They provide unconditional emotional support...
Stories by Flourish Team
Billy's Story
Billy’s story Age: 15 It started a couple of years ago when I was 13 years old. When I went...
Graham Morgan: Learning from Ken Kesey
I never admitted it at the time, but I was incredibly proud to be the first director of McMurphy’s in...
Ursula's Story
Ursula Myrie and Her Personal Journey Trigger warning: references to sexual, physical, mental, emotional, and psychological abuse. I am a...
Chris Lynam: Flourish With Flourish
The Sheffield Flourish writing group is aptly named. I always had a passion for writing but never much direction or...
Hannah’s Story
Hannah’s story Age: 30 I became depressed in my early teens when I was looking after my mum who was...
Ella Donnison: 5 Ways to Cope With Uncertainty
Uncertainty is close to home at the moment. As human beings we crave to know all the information as soon...
Alex's Story
Alex’s story Age: 28 Male (from Eastern Europe) I moved to the UK about 10 years ago. In my home...
Anon: If I Can Survive This I Can Survive Anything
My story is simple but oh so complicated. My mental health hasn’t been great on and off for years. In...
Ainsley: How Talking and Being Open Has Helped Me
I’m a mixed race man with 2 children, who was brought up and lived in Sheffield the whole of my...