Finding Isla: A Mother’s Story of Love, Loss, and Recovery
When I first became pregnant with my daughter, Isla, it was not the fairytale I had expected. I was 22...
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When I first became pregnant with my daughter, Isla, it was not the fairytale I had expected. I was 22...
There’s no shame in asking someone for support if you’re feeling low or stressed. Everyone goes through patches where they don’t feel as good as they should.
Submission guidelines Submit a StoryWhen I first became pregnant with my daughter, Isla, it was not the fairytale I had expected. I was 22...
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My name is Mishael. I hail from the Middle East, married with children. My father has two wives, which is...
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"I have depression, and a few years ago it was really bad. There was a time when I got off...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJav7ApS9Uc Kid Blu3e, Sheffield rapper, talks about her mental health journey and her ideas on what is needed to create...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Egc1luCnyOw Naomi shares her thoughts and feelings about mental health, and how to make the experience of mental health services...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06jmKV54iuk Jayden aka J2W recently shared his thoughts on mental health, and how to improve the mental health of Sheffield....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJl4-QTDpnk&t=3s Neil tells of his experiences living with a disability and his mental health. Topics include: how important it is...
I recently performed when I was underslept, undernourished and generally feeling quite anxious. The experience was transformative for my mental...