I write for myself, to fight the stigma, and for the suffering people out there who haven’t quite found their voice yet. This is for YOU
How to Deal with a Sociopath
My advice comes from my own experience of having a brother with antisocial personality disorder. He abused me, shot me and tried to stab me.
Construction Industry – shocking facts you may not know
From April 2015 to April 2016 there were just over 40 workplace accident fatalities. But over 400 deaths by suicide of construction workers.
Parentification – Forced to grow up too soon
This is for any of you out there who are victims of parentification – who had to ‘be the parent’ instead of having a parent. Whose childhood was stolen.
Loose Talk – Strangers discussing me
Loose talk. Strangers discussing me. Words remain, swill, ferment in the mind. Yes, we are different. But we are still human. Use your words wisely.
How Do I Explain My Mental Health?
Living with a mental illness means fighting a constant internal battle. Just know, you are doing so much better than you think, and there is help out there.
Panic Attacks and Flashbacks
Refused help for anxiety, then blamed for suffering abuse, I attempted suicide. Now I know it wasn’t my fault, and tomorrow might get better.
Living With Amnesia – Dissociative Identity Disorder
All my life, I’ve been painfully aware that I do not remember things like everyone else. Amnesia served as a way to remain alive, when I was young.
Ten Shocking Truths about Mental Illness Neglect
The number of people that experience mental illness neglect is heartbreaking and downright appalling. And it shouldn’t be happening.
But that would be a lie
In the depths of grief, I represented my family at the inquest and fought for justice after my Dad’s suicide. We needed a truthful verdict.
Always Somebody Worse Off
Facing my illness, I met a guy in the waiting room who had a horrible choice to make. Now I remember there is always someone worse off than me.
Talking about mental health – why do we avoid it?
You are deeply ashamed of it, terrified of it happening again. You dare not ask for help. We need care and support at work. We can do it. Here’s how…