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...
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Anon: If I Can Survive This I Can Survive Anything
My story is simple but oh so complicated. My mental health hasn’t been great on and off for years. In...
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...