Your stories
Chris: Challenging mental health stigma by walking and talking
Can anyone put me up for the night? Well, when I say ‘me’, I mean me, Hubert (my trailer), Darth 2 (my rucksack) and Wilson (the cuddly turtle donated by my cousin’s grandson), who all help me on my way. You’re looking a...
Charlotte: “I’m a survivor and I will continue to survive every day.”
When I was 14, I really learnt what it was like to be depressed. I didn’t understand it, but I felt it. It lead to a year full of substance abuse and self-harm. It was the start of a spiral that I was heading down. By the time I was 18, I had...
Sarah: Counselling saved my life
Ever feel that you don't know where to turn next? Or you don't know what support is out there? Well, there is hope. There is the right help out there to help you move on with your life. And, when you find the right treatment and the right...
Anna Richardson: The naked truth
Known for daring documentaries that tackle sex, body image and social taboos, Anna Richardson is brave, risky and strong. She is a TV presenter that pushes boundaries and sparks conversation (we’re looking at you, Naked Attraction). Off camera...
Becky: Loneliness helped me find my inner strength
“I feel so alone.” I can’t remember how many times those words crossed my mind whilst at university. More times than I have fingers, that is for sure. I was living in an exciting, new city. I was studying a subject I was passionate...