Category: Challenges
A short Christmas note to the ones who are struggling
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I’ve been in a funk. Some of my lovely connections on social media have pointed out my absence. It wasn’t planned. It’s just been a rough year, replete with multiple losses, grief and pain. The same old battles with chronic illness, fibromyalgia, depression, trauma, systemic injustice, and new ones.
Awareness, barriers and toxic positivity: World Mental Health Day 2023
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Has something ever stopped or deterred you from accessing support for your mental health? If yes, what was it?
Why it’s important to act now: World suicide prevention day
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At the turn of Summer, the unthinkable happened. Someone I cared for – someone strong willed, adventurous and stoic, ended their life. Despite being a suicide survivor myself, I never imagined it could happen. Now, harsh lessons are being learnt.
Resigned to pain
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I don’t usually complain about pain. I’ve gotten used to living with it. If you live with chronic pain, I’m sure you know what I mean.
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