Nicole’s journey

I’ve embraced the love and support of my family, friends, and the mental health services, which has kept me going forward in my journey of recovery.

Your Journeys

Torquil’s story

Living well with mental ill health As a Recovery Worker in the community, every day is usually quite unique but it revolves around visiting people

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Francesca’s story

How my mum’s recovery story inspired my own journey We all know mums are superheroes, but mine is such a special woman. She saves lives,

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Fiona’s reflections of a gruelling 12 months

Fiona and her reflections on a gruelling lockdown I don’t think that my reflections on the past year will be unique and I’m sure they

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Kerr’s story

Kerr’s story The reason I started drawing was probably a lot to do with the death of my son two years ago. I also live

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Elizabeth’s story

Elizabeth’s story Daily time spent outdoors is absolutely vital in ensuring that my mental wellbeing remains as well as possible. This has never been more

Your Journeys

Norma’s story

Norma’s story My covid story is one of isolation, but also of hope. Before the pandemic, I spent a lot of time with my grandchildren

Your Journeys

Peter’s story

Peter’s story I always like a laugh. I’m a happy go lucky guy. When I had my knee replacement operation just before lockdown, I remember

Your Journeys

Kim’s story

Kim’s story I started off on the streets where I was begging for money and food after being thrown out of my house I had

Your Journeys

Broken, a poem by Grant Pearson

Broken, a poem by Grant Pearson When I am broken and in need I feel the ground is swallowing me My hands are hanging so

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