To the new visitor in my mind and memory but no longer in my life. Yes. You are right, I do need help. Your timing is impeccable but I wo...

I have anxiety, depression and pure OCD. On my bad days, they have me. TMI?! As a Time to Change Champion and a media volunteer for the c...

I am so pleased that this poem I wrote after volunteering at my local football club for Time to Change last year is going to be shared wi...

They wear me and I am see-through, Exposed, uncovered Yet modestly hiding. The absolute worst Is in my mind. Stereo Vision. Doubt, Guilt....

The day begins And I just know It's going to be One of those days. I dress myself With extra care. Trying hard Not to look down. A touch ...

Who am I today? I think so therefore I am. Feeling everything. By Lena Britnell Poetry #SelfExpression #EverythingElse

Never giving up Just following flamingos Through rose tinted skies. By Lena Britnell Poetry #SelfExpression #MentalIllness

Mum, All that I am, I owe to you. The good bits I mean, The stuff that’s true. The things that come naturally, To love, to care. To be th...

It’s shaped me; all this stuff before, Though sometimes I don’t want to remember no more. The sense of being different, being set apart, ...

Just one beer, seemed a good idea Until it led to another. Two led to three, numbed as need be Pushing bad thoughts undercover. Bad dream...

Earlier this year I read a great book about writing as therapy. Let it Out by Katie Dalebout is about the benefits of journaling, keeping...

As part of my MSc in Applied Positive Psychology (MAPP) I am doing an assignment focused on developing my key character strengths. Amazin...

I was able to make some great progress at my last two classes - working on sets of four blocks at a time I was able to choose fabrics, cu...

When was the last time you made a decision to start doing something and started right away? Or stopped something and got right on the cas...

I have been a bit lax this week on this project having gotten of to a bit of a manic start I have had somewhat of a crash. Choosing and n...

I am lucky enough to spend my Tuesday mornings in the company of a delightful group of ladies at a Patchwork and Quilting Class at my loc...

Welcome to my blog! It has taken me months to work up the courage to create it and now finally start posting! I hope you like the design ...