Even when I win, I lose. Mental illness and being awarded.

Before I start this post I’d like to make something clear. I’m incredibly grateful to have received the recognition I have and to be amongst some incredible winners who have achieved brilliant things for those living with poor mental health. I highly recommend looking at the other stories of winners if you want a lift.Continue reading “Even when I win, I lose. Mental illness and being awarded.”

Award winner…TWICE?!

You’ll remember a few weeks ago that I posted about how honoured and surprised I was to be nominated for a Kent Mental Well-being award from the Mental Health charity, Mind. However, at the time I was unaware that I’d been nominated multiple times. I’ve found out this week that I’ve not only been nominatedContinue reading “Award winner…TWICE?!”

Award Nominee!

Who’d of thought it? A few years ago I had a pipe dream of building a website that could be used as a legacy for our daughter. A place to document my life with her and her dad, talk about my mental illness and physical pain and all alongside my creative exploits. I didn’t thinkContinue reading “Award Nominee!”