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...
Stories by Flourish Team
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...
Rachel Burton: Afternoon Light
My name is Rachel Burton. I wrote this poem for anyone facing particularly stressful situations and as a reminder to...
Becky Marie Farrell: Finding Our Inner Marshal
During lockdown I started walking round my local park every day. Once we were allowed to meet with someone else...
Goliath and Home Instead: A VR Experience on Life with Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is described to be a mental illness that affects almost every aspect of a person’s life. As a neurodevelopment...
Sam Griffiths: Thumbs Up
"This is a song about the silence mental health imposes on people: when we feel we can’t talk to anyone,...