By Mel Ball Suicide. It’s a hard word to hear, let alone write. But it’s something I have now encountered twice in my life, and in a very short space of time. Two loved ones leaving this life – and it was hard to understand why. My friend Steve I’ll Continue Reading
What helps me when mental illness affects my memory and concentration
By Amysboarderlineworld Mental illness affects your mind, of course, we all know that. But it doesn’t just leave you feeling down, sad or low in mood. Mental illness affects my memory and concentration, too. If this happens to you, it can leave you feeling worse, and thinking that you are Continue Reading
Overcoming past trauma
By Hannah Robyn Today I was speaking to a friend about ‘things that happened’ when I was younger and how it is hard because I can’t seem to ‘get over it’, despite many years and plenty of therapy. Overcoming past trauma isn’t easy. In talking about things I came to Continue Reading