Growing up in a world that's always watching
Inspired by last month’s Youth Mental Health Day (18 September), I found myself reflecting on how impossible it feels for...
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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...
Gambinga: Ghost in the Darkness - Letter to My Younger Self
hey, kid. i could ask how you and yours are doing. i won't. no easy way to say this: it’s...