Helping to understand what it is like to live with Bipolar. What is a good day like? What it’s like to get the diagnosis? and more.
Go Racing Green
On a 16-week wait for mental health support, despite being on ‘suicide watch’, a thoroughbred escapee from the livery yard behind my house saved me.
For better or worse?
We all need to remember that these people are in our lives because they choose to be. Value them. Appreciate them and make sure they know
Ok. Or?
By Lauren Ruddock Well, last week I finally did it. I left my job. At the moment, it’s quite a difficult thing to adjust to but realistically it was the only option. The people were amazing frankly, and were what kept me sane and hanging on for grim death for so Continue Reading
Tsunami
Moving was difficult and committing, yet was necessary to live a better life. Still the tsunamis came, but my response could be executed more conveniently.
What I’ve learned in the first year of grieving for my son
This past year has been the most severe learning curve of my life so far, and I’ve had more than a few. Here are a few of the most significant
A letter to you…
Rest assured I fight this hard every day, which leaves me so tired and vulnerable to stress and emotion, but I always do the best I can, sometimes way too much.
The Sun is Always Shining
We all go through cloudy moments in life but the sun is always there waiting to shine. We as people are the same, our light still shines brightly even when it’s cloudy.
How To Convince An Addict To Get Help
By Stanley Popovich Many people who struggle with alcohol or drugs have a difficult time getting better. There are many reasons why these people do not get the help they need to get better. Many family members who see their loved ones struggle have a very difficult time in getting Continue Reading
I’m so sorry I couldn’t save you!
Pointless questions, ‘what ifs’ and ‘if onlys’ won’t bring him back. I’m just so sorry that I couldn’t save you, Conor.
Debunking the myth of positivity as a moral compass point
Needless platitudes didn’t help. ‘At least he didn’t suffer.’ ‘At least you were with him.’ Her dad had died. The myth of positivity didn’t change that.
Don’t ‘wish’ you could help
Don’t give up on your loved one, your friend, spouse, sister, brother, whoever it may be. Show them that you are their cheerleader.