Sozzy: Are You All Right? I Really Want to Know!
I decided to share my story because I believe sharing helps shrink problems from terrifying monsters to something manageable. Once...
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Alex's Story
Alex’s story Age: 28 Male (from Eastern Europe) I moved to the UK about 10 years ago. In my home...
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...
Hannah’s Story
Hannah’s story Age: 30 I became depressed in my early teens when I was looking after my mum who was...
Becky Mairi Farrell: The One Thing That’s Helped Me With My Mental Health
OK, I will admit that this is a slightly misleading title. Anyone who’s lived with a mental health condition for...
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...
Ursula's Story
Ursula Myrie and Her Personal Journey Trigger warning: references to sexual, physical, mental, emotional, and psychological abuse. I am a...
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...
Billy's Story
Billy’s story Age: 15 It started a couple of years ago when I was 13 years old. When I went...
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...
Trish Chester: Warrior
Warrior Weakened and battled scarred, she whispered to her soul, Asking, 'am I willing to tolerate this abuse any longer?'...