Blogs
Sally Orange running the London Marathon as a strawberry to change the conversation on mental health
7 marathons on 7 continents, dressed as 7 different pieces of fruit-that’s the challenge I’ve set myself. In 2007, I ran my first London marathon and to make it more fun I ran it dressed as an orange, as that’s my surname. Since then, I’ve gone on to run over 20 marathons, 9 of which…
A guide on how to approach difficult conversations
It can be hard to know how to talk about your mental health, especially when you’re struggling. But talking can be incredibly helpful to make sense of and manage difficult experiences. Here are some things you might want to consider when finding the words: Plan beforehand. When you are struggling it can be hard to…
Jessica shares her story on experiencing suicidal feelings and motherhood
I’m Jessica, 31 years old from London and I’m a mum to two beautiful daughters, Rhianna who’s 10 and Lily who’s 5. After Lily was born in 2011 I had postnatal depression. My birth experience with Lily, my second child was incredible. A funny thing to say but it was straight forward, short and without…
Lisa Shares her Story on Adjusting to Life After the Army
Here it goes, round two for me. I ran the London Marathon last year and the crowds were amazing on the day, it was an overwhelming experience. I remember about mile 10 I thought I was going to cry, I felt choked by the incredible support. Everyone was so friendly, shouting your name as you…
Depression – By Dean Irwin
It’s so quiet around me Yet so loud inside Thought going out would help But just walked and cried. Trying to avoid people As I don’t want to converse, Cos some things they say Just make it worse. Like “look what you’ve got How can you be depressed?” Or “there are people a lot worse…
