Narcissistic Mothers – By Janera
We always think of mother as someone who is loving, caring, and selfless. She is the person who we look to for comfort and support. She kisses our boo boo’s and is our biggest cheerleader. Unfortunately for Willow, her mother wasn’t any of those things. She spent a lot of years trying to figure out…
Growth Mindset Coach Jay – A Guest Post
Hey all my name is Jay and I am a Growth Mindset Coach, I have completed courses in NLP, Life Coaching and Hypnotherapy. I have read over 100 books on these subjects also. It all started when I went through a short period of time suffering from anxiety, I came to find that the doctors…
My Experience of Being Sectioned – By Stewart Bint
In many ways, being sectioned was a bittersweet experience. On the one hand frightening and overwhelming, but on the other, warm and comforting – forming protection against the outside world. My counsellor had originally admitted me as a voluntary patient to a private psychiatric clinic – the Woodbourne Priory in Birmingham – for stress and…
Why Going Barefoot is Vital for My Mental Well-being: by Stewart Bint
Going barefoot almost all the time is not just part of who I am now…it formed a vital aspect of my recovery from severe mental illness. The fact that my bare feet are constantly connected with the ground, drawing in the powerful energy from the earth, is a coping strategy devised when I was released…
Teach a Person to Fish: By Stewart Bint
There’s an old saying: “Give a person a fish and you feed them for a day. Teach a person how to fish and they feed themselves for life.” The same is true of coping strategies. A good coping strategy means we can all better manage our day-to-day struggles without constant input from mental health professionals…
Disability and Mental Health: By Estelle
I’m not going to lie to you. Living with a disability is hard. Some days are easier but mostly it is hard. I like to think that I am a strong independent woman, I put on a very good face and I try to live through each day ignoring my disability, my emotions and my…
Late Diagnosis of Autism: An Interview with Aspling
I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Aspling (also known as ‘Girl on the Spectrum) about her late diagnosis of autism. I found this interview very interesting as an individual who has not had much experience in regards to autism. I hope that you too find it interesting to read! So let’s begin: When were…