James: Childhood Abuse I Survived, So Can You!
I was born in a beautiful little town in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The first nine years of my life were...
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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...
Never enough
You wouldn’t guess from the outsideCertificates and trophies,More A*s than I could hideContent to paint a smileOr look serene with...
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...
Experiencing grief
At the end of November 2021, I lost my grandad. That was when I (at 22 years old) experienced my...
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...
Ali Griggs: Time to Talk 2022
Can I tell you a secret? I really struggle with Time to Talk day. Don’t get me wrong, I think...
Leigh's Story
Leigh’s story Age: 29 I have had mental health issues probably since my early teens but it went undiagnosed for...
M's Story
M's Story Age: 31 Male I started having depression and anxiety when I was 13 or 14. I spent some...
Kelly's Story
Kelly’s Story Age: 25 (came to Sheffield in 2006 from Zimbabwe) I lost my brother when I was 8 and...
Ruth Durkin: I’m Fine, Thanks
It’s something I think we’re all guilty of at times; we see someone while we’re walking somewhere and ask how...