Stacey Anderson: Sunshine
Sunshine Sun shinesBrightly through my windowI crouch Writing wordsThe morning rainA distant memoryThe wind blowsA cool windThe clouds float awayLeaving...
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We all tell stories, whether we know it or not. They don’t have to be written in a book; they can be every day life stories. When you tell your friend about a trip you took down the town that’s a story too. Every story has value.
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Thank you for listening
I have not really spoken to anyone about it before, but I know that it can be good for people...
Community Stories: Living on Benefits
Universal Credit is imminently rolling out; one of a long string of changes to benefits over the last eight years....
Suzanne McAllister: A family working to tackle suicide in Sheffield
We set up SToRMS following Dan's death by suicide in May 2015. We realised pretty early on that the circumstances...
Becky Mairi Farrell: Fragmented by Trauma
I am ashamed because I ran away. I abandoned myself. I had to survive alone, And yet I didn’t even...
Jess Gibson: A Letter to.....
Dear Jess, You’re confused, about a lot of things. I’m not sure you even know you’re so confused because you...
Can You Tell? The struggle of talking about my trauma
I pride myself on my fearlessness to talk about “taboo” subjects. Very little can shock me, and I have no...
Peter Shaw: Being a better listener for people with mental health issues
Drawing on the Samaritans “Talk to us” campaign, we are all encouraged to learn to be better listeners. The Talk...
Trish Chester: A letter to... My Younger Self
Hello sweet girl You probably don’t recognise my name, but I am your older self. Everyone still calls you Patricia...
Jessica Gibson: From Southport to Sheffield – my experience of mental health services
I moved to Sheffield by complete chance (if you believe in random chance encounters) on a recommendation from a friend...
Rob Barnett: 10 Ways to Support People on Benefits
10 ways to support people on benefits 1. Listen and support – Spend time with people you know. Find out...