Whilst engaging in my art practise and using my hands, my mind becomes engaged and l relax and unwind. During this time l enter into a place what l can only describe as the “art zone ” where l become lost in my own little world. This trance...

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In January 2014 I was sitting alone with my then one year old daughter, in the midst of the most crippling panic attack. They had been a frequent occurrence since my daughter’s birth and I never got used to them. They would usually hit me out of...

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Five years ago I was 23, I had an OK job, a nice place to live, great friends, a good social life, being a fluent Irish speaker I was part of a community here in Belfast almost without realising it, I had a lot of opportunities my peers didn’t...

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Who Am I? My name is Dee, I’m 29 and in my final year of University studying Mental Health Nursing. I’m from Northern Ireland. I like Grey’s Anatomy, Chocolate and longggg lie-ins (when I can get them!) Why do I care? It all started with...

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So here we are nearly half way through the summer & the school holidays. How is everyone surviving the rainy days? Lots of soft play & home activities If your anything like me. This month though we will celebrate our oldest girls 5th...

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When a baby is brought into the world and admitted into Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), it’s difficult to know what to do or say to help the new parents. An NICU journey is extremely overwhelming and it can be difficult for parents to...

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I've missed the mum gene - that's what I spent the first two years, after giving birth, telling myself... In September 2015, I was finally diagnosed with Postnatal Depression - two years after my little boy, Reuben, was born. I had...

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This is probably the most exciting time of your life. You’ve heard lots from everyone about what you’re going to go through; some scare stories and some heartwarming ones too! Everyone with a mouth will have given you advice, but remember . ....

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