Our Stories
Craig and Anne
My name is Craig and I would like to thank Anne my keyworker. I don’t know where I would be without her support. I was in the 1st Battalion Scots Guards for eleven years and my career included four tours of Northern Ireland and the Gulf War. I worked on tracked vehicles, support weapons; I…
Yvonne and Allyson
My name is Yvonne and the support I received from Allyson has been invaluable. In 2010, I lost my mum and I was in a very dark place trying to come to terms with financial hardship and emotional stress. My dad was my rock, and during his illness I became his carer, but he passed…
8 Things You Should Avoid Saying to Someone with Depression
Talking to someone with depression can be difficult and often things intended to be helpful can come across as patronising or dismissive to the person suffering. I’ve put together a list of things that could be misconstrued and taken the wrong way. If you’re looking for further help check out our post “10 helpful things…
10 Things to Say to Someone with Depression
Having a supportive person to talk to when you’re feeling depressed can really help ease the symptoms a little. There are no magic words that will make someone feel better and it can be tough to know what to say to someone that is suffering. In my opinion, avoiding the subject is the worst tactic. It breeds guilt within the…
Jamie and Helen
My name is Jamie and when I lost my wife, Helen my best friend showed me it really is OK to ask for help. When my wife Nic was just 35, she was diagnosed with cancer. I nursed Nic for just over four months, watched the cancer slowly take her. I’d gone from running my…
