TV presenter Christoulla Boodram thought her erratic behaviour would deny her a happy life. But when she embraced her faith, the whole world grew brighter Christoulla Boodram Where had this sinister voice in my mind come from? It would make me do strange things and tell me that if I…
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Emma Blackery: Battling the Dragon, Taming the Bear
YouTuber, musician, and now author, Emma Blackery talks candidly about depression, separation anxiety and the importance of speaking up Emma Blackery Since launching her YouTube channel [https://www.youtube.com/user/emmablackery] in 2012, Emma Blackery has seen some dramatic changes in her life. Initially known for her no-nonsense videos…
I Had a Magical Pregnancy, But Went into Psychological Shock After Giving Birth
In this unflinching account of postnatal depression, Rebecca Walker explains how she felt a failure as a mother. Through time, she finally realised she was the student, and her baby was the teacher I had high expectations of motherhood. Until I was 35, I’d never been overly maternal and…
I Think I’m in an Abusive Relationship. What Can I Do?
Identifying emotional abuse and how to break free from it Emotional or psychological abuse [https://www.relate.org.uk/relationship-help/help-relationships/arguing-and-conflict/what-emotional-abuse] is the ongoing emotional mistreatment of a person by another. It can involve deliberately trying to scare, intimidate, or humiliate, and allows the perpetrator to gain control…
Talking Children’s Books with Pride of Britain Awards Nominee Gracie Wright
Children's book author and Pride of Britain Award Nominee Gracie Wright’s life changed when a near-fatal car accident at age 11 left her with post-traumatic amnesia Celebrating the achievements of truly remarkable people, the Pride of Britain Awards [http://www.prideofbritain.com/about-us] highlight ordinary people whose…
Prue Leith Exclusive: An Interview with the Great British Bake Off Judge
Restaurateur, traveller, author – and now the straight-talking judge on the Great British Bake Off - the indomitable Ms Leith speaks exclusively with Happiful about the mental health benefits of baking. She also has a word to say about the sauciness of a good innuendo Prue Leith with the Great British…
6 Years of Strictly Come Dancing Left Me on the Verge of Burnout
Professional dancer Camilla Sacre-Dallerup had the world at her feet, until mental and physical burnout arrived. By sharing her feelings with her husband, she learned to take a step back – and became an inspiration to others Camilla Sacre-Dallerup As I write this, I’m sitting on my balcony in Los…
Katie Piper: Unbreakable. Unstoppable. Unbelievable.
With acid attacks becoming an all-too-frequent headline in recent months, Katie Piper faces constant reminders that the world has yet to learn from her own traumatic attack 10 years ago. But as Happiful speaks with this truly exceptional and inspirational woman, it’s evident that her own world is changing.…
Come to our Free Self-Confidence Masterclass with Bopo Blogger Callie Thorpe
Happiful is on the lookout for readers to join a free self-confidence masterclass with a famous plus-size advocate and fashion blogger We are seeking women, aged 18 and over, to meet with our charismatic, bopo expert for a one-hour group discussion all about self-confidence and body positivity. Whether you are…