M's Story
M's Story Age: 31 Male I started having depression and anxiety when I was 13 or 14. I spent some...
Stories by Flourish Team
Leigh's Story
Leigh’s story Age: 29 I have had mental health issues probably since my early teens but it went undiagnosed for...
Geraldine Richards: Rhapsody in Plum & Embracing Nature
Rhapsody in Plum I had a little plum tree,Wonder if it’ll bloom?Waiting, watching, wondering,Hope it blossoms soon. I can smell...
Experiencing grief
At the end of November 2021, I lost my grandad. That was when I (at 22 years old) experienced my...
When I laugh, the ‘cloud’ does not disappear
The first time I meet Lisa is in the online meeting. She introduced herself and told me that her job...
Lacey Nicholls: Yes I'm That Girl
Lacey Nicholls plays football for Sheffield United RTC Under 13s and was inspired to write this poem around the story...
Catherine Maheswaran: Lady Luck Is Always on My Side
Lady Luck Is Always on My Side My newly ordered red t shirt will arrive tomorrowPink petunias and yellow begonias...
Rachel Moss: Ride a Dragon
Poetry is a tad new for me and this is my first attempt. It's a message for my daughters. I've...
Lucy Hamilton: Am I Really Like That?
It is often asked what advice you would give to your younger self. We come up with answers like –...
Steve Heppinstall: Start Again
Hi everyone. My name is Steve Heppinstall. I am an ex-heroin addict who has been clean for nearly 3 years...