Thank you for listening

I have not really spoken to anyone about it before, but I know that it can be good for people to know they are not alone with how they feel. It may not be a severe mental illness but I feel I suffer with anxiety. I’m not afraid though. It’s good to acknowledge that it’s … Continued

Trish Chester: The thing about phobias is…

Lots of people experience fear in certain situations. I think spiders are horrible. I get dizzy if I’m on a high building or bridge. I can feel uncomfortable in large crowds of people, and a little anxious if birds are flying too close to me. These feelings relate to fear or anxiety and are largely … Continued

Ryan Bramley: Coming Out

It’s time to come clean. No, not like that. Not that I haven’t questioned or critiqued my sexuality before…I think most of us do. For the moment, I’m entirely comfortable in that aspect of my life. But here it is: a couple of weeks ago, I received a piece of paper that said, in no … Continued