Could social prescribing be one of the NHS’s best-kept secrets? Discover how community support, wellbeing services and EFT could help people before they reach crisis point.
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I recently took a lino printing workshop at Trefusis House, and it became an unexpectedly healing experience — a day of creativity, calm focus, and stepping gently out of my comfort zone.
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Brain fog. Panic attacks. Not knowing where I am. My illness has stolen more moments than I can count—until I found something that gave me my life back: my assistance dog
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What happens when the story that gave so many hope is suddenly called into question?
As revelations unfold around The Salt Path, I reflect on the power of storytelling, the complexity of truth, and whether the emotional impact of a book can still matter—even when the facts start to shift. This isn’t just about one memoir; it’s about the stories we hold close in our healing.
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When a Facebook post about a traffic cone spiralled into trolling, exclusion, and heartbreak, I learned a hard truth: healing sometimes means walking away from the very thing you love. Cone-Gate isn’t just a story about parking—it’s about what happens when a disabled, neurodiverse person is left unprotected in their own village. This is my story of standing up, stepping back, and choosing peace over pleasing.
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The Unseen Struggle: Living with Invisible Symptoms After a Liver Transplant A Life-Saving Operation, But Not the End of the Story Seven years ago, I received a liver transplant — a moment that undoubtedly saved my life. I live with Autoimmune Hepatitis Type 2, a rare and chronic condition that, even after a transplant, hasn’t
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How the Fatboy Headdemock Superb Supports My Recovery Recovering from a life-changing illness requires more than medication—it calls for rest, mindfulness, movement, and moments of stillness. Over time, I’ve learned that healing isn’t just about what you do, but about creating a nurturing environment in which your body can recover and your mind can find
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Self-confidence plays a crucial role in healing—whether you’re recovering from illness, trauma, or emotional pain. When you trust yourself and believe in your ability to cope, you create a more positive mindset that supports recovery. A strong sense of self allows you to advocate for your needs, make healthy choices, and stay committed to your healing journey. Healing isn’t just physical; it’s emotional and psychological too. By cultivating self-confidence, you empower yourself to face challenges with resilience and hope.
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What is it like to spend most of your life without a menstrual cycle and then get thrown into the world of periods later in your life? I’m 39, but I’ve spent most of my life without the chaos of these hormones. Learning to live with them now, is a steep learning curve. If you are going through it, you aren’t alone.
Periods and mental health – when you aren’t used to having them. Read More »
Failure in the realm of illness needs to be rethought. When I was given my diagnosis, I felt like a failure. t took years, during a journey focused on self-love and self-care, for me to realize that I hadn’t let anyone down. But now, surely we need to rethink failure in the realm of illness.
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