Dan’s blog: staying connected
Staying connected during lockdown ith the temporary cessation of face-to-face support, my colleagues and I are working from home for the time being. We’re using technology wherever possible to make
... continue reading.Luellen’s story
Luellen’s story I have lived with mental ill health most of my life and at times l have really struggled. Back in 2017 my whole world crumbled around me as
... continue reading.Craig’s story
Craig’s story My name is Craig and I’ve suffered from Mental Health difficulties for 20 years. I had a limb removed and extensive surgery some years ago and struggled to
... continue reading.Angus’s story
Angus’s story I would like to share a little bit about my time with Penumbra. It all started with me being a “shut in”, I would never leave my flat during
... continue reading.J’s story
J’s story Over the past 10 years my life has gone from having everything to having nothing, and back to having everything plus more. A few years ago, I was
... continue reading.Ashley story
Ashley’s story I’d lost work after 26 years and was unravelling with mental health issues. I first encountered Penumbra in the Autumn of 2017. I’d lost work after 26 years
... continue reading.Bill’s story
Bill’s story It’s only over recent months that I’ve come to recognise the reality of my hair-pulling episodes. I didn’t even know it had a name until trichotillomania (TTM) was
... continue reading.Charisse’s story
Charisse’s story I have been supported with my own and my family members mental and physical health over the 10 years I have worked for Penumbra. I started working with
... continue reading.George’s story
George’s story Growing up in the Southside of Glasgow during the seventies and eighties was a great time and I’ve got loads of good memories. I did well at school
... continue reading.Bev’s story
Bev’s story After supporting my last client of the day which ran over, I hung up. My day did not finish there as I reflected back over the conversation, which
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