Adam Meyers: My Life After a Critical Incident
My name is Adam and I have been a Police Officer in Wisconsin for 23 years. I am also a...
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Stacey Anderson: Field
Sat alone In a field Surrounded by fields The leaves are green They sway in the wind The grass green...
James Durkin: For Better, For Worse
There are many reasons you might be reading this website. Perhaps you are struggling with your mental health at the...
Trish Chester: Undercurrent
It seemed calm enough to begin with - No obviously strong waves, Or hints of hidden swells. Able to stay...
Cerowyn Browne: Nizam Speaks
Nizam is a school teacher and poet from London, and wrote this poem when he was struggling with depression. I...
Stacey Anderson: Bird
Soaring High in the sky Looking around Enjoying the view The houses The hills The trees The people The sky...
Ruth Durkin: Suzie’s story – Living with Dissociative Identity Disorder
Flourish put me in touch with Suzie because she wanted to share her story but felt she needed some support...
Peter Shaw: How Volunteering Changed My Life
I’ve written previously about how my experiences of volunteering, particularly with the Time to Change campaign, have helped me to...
Stacey Anderson: Sunshine
Sunshine Sun shinesBrightly through my windowI crouch Writing wordsThe morning rainA distant memoryThe wind blowsA cool windThe clouds float awayLeaving...
Stacey Anderson: Rain
Rain Darkness has enveloped the light The wind blows strongly The rain lashes on the windows Leaves that spin in...
Ruth Durkin: Being a Creative Content Producer at Flourish
I first heard about Sheffield Flourish when I received an invitation in my paid job to attend the launch event....