Perinatal Mental Health & Specialist Maternity Care
This is a brief post sharing some of my experiences with specialist maternity and perinatal mental health services so far. It's more of...
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- Jun 5
My Pregnancy: First Trimester
I wanted to write something for those of you with BPD who are pregnant, hoping to become pregnant or are interested in pregnancy. As I...
- Apr 6
I'm Having a Baby!
I’m having a baby! I’m in my second trimester now. I thought I would stay quiet about my pregnancy on my blog as it’s something so...
- Dec 20, 2021
All I Want For Christmas is...Respect in Mental Healthcare
[*Note: This post mentions suicide and self-harm, but in no detail*]. It shouldn't even have to be on my Christmas wish list, but, as a...
- Dec 18, 2021
I Support the Ban on Conversion Therapy
[*Reading about conversion therapy may be difficult, especially if it has affected you so please take care and see the bottom of this...
- Nov 13, 2021
Six Things to Know If You're Worried About Contacting Samaritans
[TW this post mentions suicidal thoughts and self-harm] If you're not already familiar with them, Samaritans is an organisation that...
- Nov 7, 2021
My Book Is Here- Thank You Everyone
It's been over a fortnight now since my book, Talking About BPD: A Stigma-Free Guide to a Calmer, Happier Life with Borderline...
- Oct 20, 2021
Book Launch 21.10.21 Join Me On YouTube Live!
Join me on Thursday 21st October at 7.30pm BST for my online book launch. I will read a few short sections from my book, before moving...
- Oct 10, 2021
Two weeks To Go!
After two years of hard work, my book is almost out! Thank you to everyone who has tweeted me telling me they have pre-ordered...I am so...
- Sep 1, 2021
My Summer: The Highest of Highs & Lowest of Lows
*This post mentions suicidal thoughts and self-harm urges* This summer has been marked by both soaring happiness and deep, despairing...
- Aug 13, 2021
Katja P.: It’s time to lose high functioning & low functioning labels- everyone deserves Help
This is the second guest post by Katja P. (she/her), a secondary MFL (modern foreign languages) teacher and mental health activist. In...
- Aug 9, 2021
Katja P: Discrimination in the Education Sector & BPD
This guest post is by Katja P (she/her), a secondary MFL (modern foreign languages) teacher and mental health activist. In this post,...
- Jul 27, 2021
Guest Post by Charlotte: 'Future in Flux'. Identity & BPD
Today's guest post is written by Charlotte (she/her), a recent university graduate who lives with a diagnosis of borderline personality...
- Jul 17, 2021
Guest Post by Angela: 'My experience of having bpd & being part of the LGBTQ community.'
Today's guest post is by Angela (she/her). In this post, Angela describes her experience of having BPD and being part of the LGBTQ...
- Jul 4, 2021
Guest Post by Charlotte: 'You hurt a lot, but you also have a lot of love to give'.
In this guest post, Charlotte (she/her), aged 28- feminist, adwoman, mental illness- shares her experiences of living with borderline...
- Jun 28, 2021
Seeking Guest Posts, Especially From People of Colour and/or LGBTQ+ People with BPD
*Edit- I have had quite a number of guest posts, so my call for submissions are currently on pause. Thank you.* I never have identified...
- Jun 23, 2021
Chaotic Joy & Relief: Feeling Overwhelmed By Positives
[This post talks a bit about my experience of being suicidal.] Normally I know exactly how I feel and can pinpoint why. However, at the...
- Jun 19, 2021
Chris Young's 'Walk a Mile in my Shoes' Podcast
'When people hear the term "personality disorder" they think it's something to do with your character.' I had a great time talking about...
- Apr 20, 2021
Life After A Long Time with Suicidal Thoughts
*This post discusses suicidal thoughts so please take care if you might find it distressing.* Although I still have fleeting suicidal...
- Apr 15, 2021
Admiration. Helpful or Hurtful?
I have been thinking about admiration quite a bit lately because my admiration for a small number of people has been sky rocketing....
- Apr 6, 2021
What's Inside My Book?
I am so excited to see people looking forward to reading my book, 'Talking About BPD A Stigma-Free Guide to Living a Calmer, Happier Life...
- Apr 6, 2021
Netil Radio 'Needs More Nuance' interview: BPD, prejudice & discrimination
I had a great time chatting with 'Needs More Nuance' during their monthly show at Netil Radio back in February. I spoke with Maciek from...
- Mar 16, 2021
Pre-orders for Talking About BPD Book Now Open
Pre-orders have now opened for my book, Talking About BPD: A Stigma-Free Guide to Living a Calmer, Happier Life with Borderline...
- Feb 27, 2021
I Used to Think nobody Could Ever Love Me. I Was Wrong.
It took me a long time to believe it and even now, from time to time, I still have moments when panic rises and I feel like nobody in the wo