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This Poignant Life (Elle)

Ha! Every so often – say once in three or four months, after I've been wandering round the bipolar block – I wake up with a beautiful feeling. I feel like I'm 'myself' again. Back to 'normal'. It's such a blessed feeling that it's hard to describe without an analogy. Think still water – perfectly… Continue reading This Poignant Life (Elle)

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Courage (Elle)

When I first presented to my General Practitioner to report my concerns about my mental health it took a huge amount of courage. I had been taught as a child in my claustrophobic and toxic household to never express health concerns. The answer invariably was 'there's nothing wrong with you'. Above all it was impressed… Continue reading Courage (Elle)