Violette, 24, Canada
“I had my first hypomanic episode at 17. I had just moved away from my hometown to study to become a violinist, and just a…
Jess, 34, West Yorkshire, UK
“I’ve always suffered with anxiety. My Mum has told me the various things I used to do when I was a little girl due to…
2020: This Is the Beginning of Everything You’ve Ever Wanted
“I was sitting on the bus the other day, listening to music, writing down fragments of my latest poem on my phone; ‘What a life,…
18 Years Later – Thoughts On My Father’s Suicide In Light …
“It was 18 years ago. My mum and I came back from a holiday, a couple of days we had spent away with my grandparents.…
Zoe Aston, 32, London, UK
“My name is Zoe, I am living and working as a psychotherapist in London. If you met me today you’d have no idea that I…
Ben Bidwell, 37, London, UK
“I grew up wearing a mask that portrayed me as strong, brave, tough and manly, in an effort to be perceived as a real man.…
Cassandra, 21, Canada
“Usually, people think of childhood as a carefree time. However, when I was a child, I had difficulty to stop thinking about small situations and…
