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There is no "I" in struggle

A little about me

Hey everyone this is my first blog so I’m going to tell you about myself and I would like to share my story on living with mental health. I’m going to start at the beginning.  When I was younger I felt different to everyone else, I also felt like I didn’t understand the simple things…
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Self Harm needs a balm (Warning: Trigger possible)

I knew about self harm. So, I dare say, are those that have and do self harm. I do not self harm. Can a person self harm by speaking? Saying sorry when you have not done anything wrong for instance. Denigrating yourself (putting yourself down) when you should be building yourself up. I suppose a…
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Why not come on board :)

Dear Sir or Madame, I am writing to kindly ask if you would consider coming on board to support our Community Interest Company (CIC) through “Buy me a coffee” donation page, with either a one off donation, or a monthly contribution in units of £5. Equivalent to 1 coffee, or to us; stationary, bus fares,…
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Alexa has an attitude (and I’m sure it’s personal)

Good morning and happy new week — happy Monday everyone!I hope you’ve all had an amazing weekend and that you’re nearly ready for Christmas 🎄 (or at least pretending to be). Today I want to talk about something funny… but also slightly annoying.Technology.More specifically — Alexa. Now, don’t get me wrong, I love Alexa… most…
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Good Afternoon Everyone — Happy Midweek!

Good Afternoon Everyone — Happy Midweek! I hope your week is going nicely for you so far. 😀 Today’s post is a hard one for me to write, but I wanted to share it because I know many of us go through ups and downs with our mental health — and sometimes just talking about…
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Living with Autism: A Few Questions for the Community

Living with Autism: A Few Questions for the Community Hey everyone 👋 I hope you’re all well and had an amazing weekend! 😀Wishing you a great week ahead too. Today, I want to talk a little about my Autism and reach out to the community for some help and insight. When I was diagnosed with…
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🕷️ The Day a Spider Made Me Laugh

Hey everyone! I hope you’re all well and had an amazing weekend — and that the start of the week has been just as good for you! So today I want to tell you about the moment I popped round to the shop and ended up bursting out laughing. Now, my grandma lived opposite that…
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Are Nicknames Good or Bad?

Are Nicknames Good or Bad? Good morning everyone! 👋 I hope you all had an amazing weekend and that your week has got off to a great start. Today’s question is: are nicknames good or bad? Especially for the person who gets called them! When I was a kid, I had a few not-so-nice nicknames…
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Two Directors on World Mental Health Day

We are the directors of Living with Mental Health CIC, John Durrant and I. John formed the company and asked me to be a Director. Please see this Folk Features Article that describes this event in more detail. We are quite busy working on making this company successful. It is not about money, it is…
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World Mental Health Day

🌍 Happy World Mental Health Day 💚 Hey everyone! I hope you’ve had a good week so far and are ready for an amazing weekend. Today is World Mental Health Day, and I just want to remind everyone how powerful a simple message can be. If you haven’t heard from a friend or family member…
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When the Bus Never Shows Up: A Rant About First Bus Services

Hey everyone,Hope you’ve all had an amazing weekend and a good start to the week. Today’s post is more of a complaint — aimed at First Bus Services and maybe even the local council. So, here’s what happened. This Afternoon, I was waiting at the bus stop for what felt like forever. Three buses went…
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