When Amber discovered she was pregnant, she didn’t experience the ‘sparks of joy’ but felt as though she had to hide the way she was really feeling…
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Pregnancy in a pandemic: Elsa's story
When Elsa found out she was pregnant in autumn 2019, she never could have predicted the additional set of challenges she’d face thanks to Covid-19. Here she shares the highs and lows of pregnancy in a pandemic, and raising a newborn in lockdown.…
I had to change – or else I’d die: Sam's story
Depressed and anxious, Sam turned to alcohol to help him face the world. Instead, it brought him to the brink of losing everything. Now, after turning his life around, he helps those facing similar battles…
The Crystal King: Lui's story
Breaking free from the life expected of him allowed Lui to have a personal transformation, and discover his passion for helping others through holistic healing…
Finding confidence with anxiety: Emily's story
Panic attacks and anxiety dictated Emily’s life, causing her to withdraw from the world around her. But when she learnt to control her inner critic, she found the power in her own voice…
A crash wrecked my life – until I found my own way back: Tamara's story
A serious road accident left Tamara traumatised and in deep despair. It took her 10 years to finally discover a path that helped her to heal from the inside…
I was a prisoner of my mind: Julia's story
Terrifying thoughts of violence tormented Julia throughout her life – until a diagnosis of OCD, and the love of her husband, enabled her to finally banish the fears…
A sign of the times: Kim's story
During the recent pandemic, the importance of human connection became even more clear to the world, and was the catalyst for Kim’s drive to support the deaf community…
Breaking the silence: Emma's story
Following childhood abuse, Emma-Jane experienced trauma that no one should have to. Over the years, she tried every type of therapy you can imagine, but the most liberating thing was finding the courage to speak up…