By Hannah Robyn I know I’m getting bad again when … All I want to do is sleep. I struggle to get out of bed in the morning, despite my eight hours. I miss washing my hair for the fifth day in a row. I think of drinking to shut Continue Reading
To my strong, exhausted friend
By Elli Dear you, I see you. You cover it well, but I know how tired you are. Pretending you are coping, painting on a bright smile and saying, ‘Everything is fine.’ Worn out from hiding the effort it is taking you to get through each day. You rarely let Continue Reading
The attorney general, the Clubhouse and unconditional acceptance
By Andrew Woods Two years ago, I volunteered at a conference put on by a national mental health organisation. The speakers at this conference were distinguished, successful and insightful – all the things I was not. They also all had powerful stories. Extra Generous The keynote speaker was a former Continue Reading
#metoo – It’s Not Your Fault
By Tina Blacksmith After the #metoo campaign took off, thousands of women began sharing their stories across social media. Alyssa Milano urged other women to reply with a simple #metoo if they had been victims of sexual assault. I am sharing my story. I have never told anyone this besides Continue Reading