Our latest collection of short stories about mental health. You don’t need to write a long piece to have your voice heard – just send us a few lines.
The crime of stigma must end. We need to spread the truth
Stigma is a horrible crime against humanity and must stop. Why should men and women suffer alone all their lives, afraid to reach out for help?
Body Image and Dissociative Identity Disorder
My experience of body image and Dissociative Identity Disorder. My system has many different views of my body. I’m working on a stable self-image.
Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviour
Body-Focused Repetitive Behavior causes hair loss, infections, scarring, shame, loneliness and isolation. There’s help out there, don’t let shame deter you.
What to expect when starting antidepressants
The first few months, think of yourself as a poorly sick caterpillar in a cocoon, resting, ready to emerge. Keep on telling yourself it will pass.
Mindfulness meditation
Mindfulness meditation teaches you that feelings are part of life. It helps you accept them without judgement. Here are some ways to get started.
Welcome to Honesty
Being honest about my mental illness has played a huge role in my recovery. Once I stopped hiding my mental illness, I accepted who I am.
How drawing helped me recover from major depression and gave my life meaning
I have discovered the healing power of drawing. I’m here today through my recovery journey using drawing. Drawing saved my life. Now I want to teach others.
It’s Nearly Over… I’m on the Up!
I’m on the up! It’s taken strength, determination, love for myself, and a certain popular figure who has made me smile. I’ve started to believe in myself.
Learning that Small ‘t’ Trauma is a Thing
Today I have discovered that Small ‘t’ Trauma is an actual Thing. This gives me a great sense of relief and comfort. Thank Fuck, it’s not just me!!!
These days are ours, happy and free (Oh Happy Days)
Birthdays, holidays and glorious sunshine! Everything is so relaxed and chilled out, it is doing my mental health the world of good, it’s unreal.
Why do we seek validation from others?
Why do we seek validation from others? Try to prove a point to the naysayers who judged us? I’m switching the ratio around. I NEED to do things for me!