When we first met our longest running service user and now friend @squeakypeewee we were taken aback by how introverted, how timid and how broken she seemed. We also noticed. read more…
Not all illnesses can be seen Invisible illnesses are chronic conditions that may impair a person’s normal activities of daily living yet whose symptoms are not obvious to an outside. read more…
Everyone has a story to tell; each one of us writes poetry – some, without even realising. That stream of consciousness that runs in our veins? It’s poetry waiting to. read more…
For individuals who’ve recently ended a long-term commitment with their partner, it can be a frightening venture jumping back into the dating pool. But for me, it feels more like. read more…
Finding the greyscale It’s difficult to know how to support someone with a severe personality disorder. This blog piece is written from my perspective, as someone who often needs support. read more…
Depression – Shapeshifter, Thief, Manipulator Dear Depression, Society calls you the black dog. I personally think black dogs are too cute to be associated with you, depression. You affect. read more…
Love After Fifty Love – What an amazing thing to feel. To be in love is something most of us either are, or desire to be. Today’s blog piece. read more…
Dear Anxiety, From Me to You – Pt 2 *to read part one of the series, click here. I’m not quite sure what drives your obsession with me Or why no. read more…
From me to you, Anxiety Dear Anxiety, I’m not quite sure what drives your obsession with me, or why you feel the urge to follow me everywhere I go,. read more…
Mental Illness – It’s time to stop the stigma Mental illness affects millions across the globe each day. Many of us have had our lives touched by mental illness, either. read more…
Category: Mental Health
“My Psychosis” – Words from a PoetsIN Transformed Service User
When we first met our longest running service user and now friend @squeakypeewee we were taken aback by how introverted, how timid and how broken she seemed. We also noticed. read more…
Invisible Illnesses, Stigma, and What You Can Do About It
Not all illnesses can be seen Invisible illnesses are chronic conditions that may impair a person’s normal activities of daily living yet whose symptoms are not obvious to an outside. read more…
Michael Marshall Smith on Words, Writer’s Block and Hannah Green
Everyone has a story to tell; each one of us writes poetry – some, without even realising. That stream of consciousness that runs in our veins? It’s poetry waiting to. read more…
Swimming with Sharks
For individuals who’ve recently ended a long-term commitment with their partner, it can be a frightening venture jumping back into the dating pool. But for me, it feels more like. read more…
Supporting Someone with a Personality Disorder
Finding the greyscale It’s difficult to know how to support someone with a severe personality disorder. This blog piece is written from my perspective, as someone who often needs support. read more…
Depression – A Letter from Me to You
Depression – Shapeshifter, Thief, Manipulator Dear Depression, Society calls you the black dog. I personally think black dogs are too cute to be associated with you, depression. You affect. read more…
Hope After Heartbreak – Learning to Love After Toxic Relationships
Love After Fifty Love – What an amazing thing to feel. To be in love is something most of us either are, or desire to be. Today’s blog piece. read more…
An Ode to Anxiety
Dear Anxiety, From Me to You – Pt 2 *to read part one of the series, click here. I’m not quite sure what drives your obsession with me Or why no. read more…
Dear Anxiety, From Me to You
From me to you, Anxiety Dear Anxiety, I’m not quite sure what drives your obsession with me, or why you feel the urge to follow me everywhere I go,. read more…
Mental Illness – Book Submissions Are Now Open
Mental Illness – It’s time to stop the stigma Mental illness affects millions across the globe each day. Many of us have had our lives touched by mental illness, either. read more…