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Mental Health | Is the NHS done with us?

I’m not ashamed to talk about mental health. Recently, I’ve been struggling quite a bit, which I tried to get help for from my NHS doctor. After a 2 month wait, they referred me to a community mental health team, who wanted to sort me with unemployment benefits, coffee mornings and group talking therapy. This… Continue reading Mental Health | Is the NHS done with us?

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The Worst Part of Wheelchair Usage

I’ll start by saying that I’m an ambulatory wheelchair user, which means that on given days I will walk inside, without supports and occasionally venture outside for short distances using crutches. However, if I want to do anything from grocery shopping, to taking some time outdoors, I use the wheelchair. It’s a neat little thing… Continue reading The Worst Part of Wheelchair Usage

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Renegades Foundation ft. Me!

I am lucky enough to have been featured by the Renegades Foundation this week. You can find my article for them here: Renegades Foundation

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Guest Post | Queer Identity – Marie-Helene Bennett-Henry

We hear from Marie-Helene on her journey to queer acceptance and self expression

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Guest Post | Terrie Boinnet – What’s taken away actually gives you more

Today we have a wonderful perspective from our guest poster, Terrie, who has been through an incredible amount in the last few months. Read more to find out about her travels, what she has lost and what she has gained through her experiences. What’s taken away actually gives you more Between the period of August… Continue reading Guest Post | Terrie Boinnet – What’s taken away actually gives you more

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Guest Post | My Mum, Amanda Davies | India 1985

The year was 1985, when my Mum was 15, the year of Back To The Future, Walkmans, scrunchies, and powerful shoulder pads. However, it was also the year of Hope '85: Operation Self Help Schools Farm, where a group of youths would be sent to India on behalf of a professor ...