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I always knew from a child that my parents marriage breakdown (when I was 2) put a strain on my life especially when I became a mother. I always thought I was coping 'ok' and thought that my everyday difficulties and thoughts were normal. It took me...

The first time I experienced long term counselling was when my ex left me (other issues did come up). After six months of trying to cope alone I realised that if I didn't talk soon I was going to have a breakdown or do something stupid. I went to...

I have sought many counsellors over the years but, I guess, I was never really 'ready' each time. It was 2014. After separating from my second wife and being thoroughly miserable living on my own in a strange town not knowing anyone, I decided I...

In 1981, I was sexually abused by the restaurant owner who had befriended my family on holiday. I was nine years old. I lived with my mum, stepfather and my two brothers. Every other weekend I would spend with my biological father. My parents...

People talk about having a 'light-bulb moment'. A moment when something switches on in your mind, a torch is shone in front of you and for years you haven't been able to make out the reality, until now. I was 32 weeks pregnant with our now beautiful...