Penumbra's Head Office is moving. Our address from 16 December 2024 will be: Penumbra, 3rd Floor, Orchard Brae House, 30 Queensferry Road, Edinburgh, EH4 2HS. Our telephone number 0131 475 2380 will be moving with us and we may experience some downtime during the move. If you have problems contacting us, please use our temporary number 0131 380 2669.

Dave’s blog

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This wee article, a mere handful of paragraphs, is about actions. Being bereaved by suicide has had a seismic impact on my life.  I can never truly define the scale

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Nicola’s story

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The importance of treating yourself with compassion When a person gets to the dark stage of feeling suicidal, it is not inevitable that they will attempt suicide. Being able to

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Harriet’s story

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My plan to self-disrupt was scunnered by a squish Don’t underestimate the little things you do for your friend, family, or loved one who needs support. Those gestures are like

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Ian’s story

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Two packets of crisps and….the rule of thirds? Hi everybody – as usual it’s almost 2 am. Two packets of crisps and a bar of chocolate at my side as

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Sarah’s story

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Sarah’s (rather chilly) leap for wellbeing The cold burns against my skin, numbing it instantly. I wade out, knowing that the icy water stabbing against my legs is an inevitable

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Robbie’s story

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Robbie and Glenn’s fundraising marathon Last year I was going through a very difficult time in life, where I felt like my world had collapsed and my life had come

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Jack’s story

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Accepting the past and looking to the future I’m an eastend boy born and bred. I’m one of seven children who grew up in Garthamlock in Glasgow and some of

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Jeanette’s story

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There are always brighter days ahead Hello, my name is Jeanette. I am 24 years old and a 3rd year Public Sociology student.  I currently do a lot of volunteering

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Andy’s story

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Discovering a new confidence during my mental health journey I am the middle child with a older sister and younger brother. I have always been more of the naïve and

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Lisa’s story

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Lisa’s story Since the age of 17 I’ve been in homeless accommodation. That’s not to say I want people to feel sorry for me. My first homeless accommodation was ok

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