Hazel Wallace was just 14 when her dad suffered a stroke at the dinner table of their family home. He died three days later and for a year, as she struggled to process her grief, Hazel turned her back on eating, and slowly faded away physically and mentally.…
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Mental health is a part of every day life here in the UK, read our inspirational and uplifting true life stories
Life After a Loved One’s Death: Poorna's story
When author and journalist Poorna Bell discovered her husband Rob’s heroin addiction and depression, which eventually led to his suicide, it took her on a journey that left her with countless ‘what ifs’.…
The Body-Positive Book The Next Generation Needs: Big Bones
When it comes to plus-size stories though, protagonists who are fat, happy, and proud of themselves are pretty rare to come by – I couldn’t have named one book that combined all three. That is, until I picked up a copy of Laura Dockrill’s latest novel, Big Bones.…
Helping Children Heal from Trauma: The exceptional volunteer
Dandelion Time is a charity based in Maidstone, Kent, that offers support to children and their families as they work through difficulties and traumas…
Fighting For The Rights of Male Abuse Victims: Phil's story
After a traumatic childhood, with bullying at school and violence at home, Phil Mitchell thought he’d found someone to rely on when, at just 16, he started dating an older man.…
Walking the Walk: Putting pooches first
In celebration of National Pet Month, Happiful explores the unconditional love between humans and dogs, and the ways in which we can help protect our canine community…
Dear Denise: A letter to her 16-year-old self
From her time on *Loose Women*, to her memorable appearance on *Celebrity Big Brother*, star of stage and screen Denise Welch has never shied away from talking candidly about her life, experiences…
The Power of Diagnosis: Hannah's story
For years, health professionals had seemed unwilling or unable to help Hannah Hogg as she battled depression and anxiety – but finally someone listened, and it turned her life around…
Giovanna Fletcher: Mum's the word
Giovanna Fletcher is one half of one of the most adorable couples in show business. Through her acclaimed podcast Happy Mum, Happy Baby, the soon-to-be mum-of-three, delves into every nook and cranny of motherhood – good and bad.…