PoetsIN have their first Patron and he’s a bloody smasher who you’ve very likely seen on TV, in films or laughed at what he’s written. He’s called Miles Chapman – but why have we asked him? Well, one thing we’ve noticed at PoetsIN is that we’ve yet to tell people Continue Reading
Who are you and what do you do? Hi I am Sam, a mum of two beautiful girls and a home school educator and carer. I spend my days looking after my eldest daughter at home and spend 95% of my time thinking how I can become a successful person Continue Reading
I have been struggling with depression and anxiety since I was in high school. At the time, I did not realize I had a problem. This was partly because I did not want to acknowledge that I could have a mental illness. Even though I had suicidal thoughts, I kept Continue Reading
We keep saying it, and we’ll say it again – don’t judge a book by its cover. PoetsIN are much more than the name suggests; and we’ve evolved much over the three and a half years since we began. However, people still refer to us as ‘the poets’ and think Continue Reading
We keep saying it, and we’ll say it again – don’t judge a book by its cover. PoetsIN are much more than the name suggests; and we’ve evolved much over the three and a half years since we began. However, people still refer to us as ‘the poets’ and think Continue Reading
As a charity, PoetsIN have become so much more than the name would suggest. We’re not just about poetry. Yes, we use poetry alongside other writing techniques in our powerful creative writing workshops, but we also focus very much on wellbeing, self-care, happiness and handling worry. Wellbeing and mindfulness are Continue Reading
If you wondered what it is that PoetsIN do that is so different, here’s it all packaged up in one self explanatory post. Luke is one of our longest serving service users who has suffered with psychosis and self harm, prompted by an imagined force known as Stargazer. When Luke Continue Reading
We have a guest blog this week from the incredibly talented and unique Harlequin Grim, who writes about atheism and it’s effect on mental health and writing. Leaving Catholicism came at no small cost, and still the decision afforded, and continues to afford, an exponential return in the way of Continue Reading
#MentalHealthMonth is a month that we cherish. All eyes are on the topic so close to our hearts and we’ll all be a few steps forward in breaking the stigma attached to mental health. Today we’re posting a special Wellbeing Wednesday written by a great friend of PoetsIN. Squeakpeewee was Continue Reading
As the Co-Founder of a Charity all about mental health and wellbeing through creativity I need to lead by example and write about it. To erode the stigma attached to mental health, we must all talk about it, write about it, and in doing so, make a positive impact for Continue Reading
