I decided to ring @samaritans for the first time for support when I was very distressed last night. They spent over half an hour talking to me despite how little I could communicate. I am alive today because of that phonecall. I cannot recommend them or thank them enough! ๐
Being able to take a copy of my book back to @BleasdaleRph ,who rehabilitated me when I was unwell in 2021 with #FND ,was so lovely. Without the staff there I would not be here to share my story today!
Endure is now available online and in most major bookstores! โจ๏ธ
@JonjayNeedham1 I wrote a book about my own CSA survival and it will be published on Friday. I cannot explain the absolute hell I was put through by the criminal 'justice' system just to get no justice. Things have to change. This lady is a legend! ๐๐ผ
@JonjayNeedham1 Everytime you talk about your brother, you are keeping his memory alive and making sure the same thing doesn't happen to other people. He'd be so proud of you. Keep going ๐
My #poetry book 'ENDURE' will be available for purchase from 6th December! It talks about Mental health issues, Trauma, Transness and Grief. You will be able to find it in most major bookstores and Amazon. It is currently available for preorder on @Waterstones and @AmazonUK!
@hi_its_annaleah I'm so sorry that was said to you, it's not ok at all. You are allowed to say whatever you think or feel about your experience- it is your story to tell!
It just goes to show that when doctors listen and take their patients seriously, the appointments can be so much more worthwhile and patients like me won't wait until they the severity of their condition needs hospitalisation to recieve support. #GP#NHS
I've been absolutely amazed today after meeting my new GP. They actually listened, researched my illness, read my notes and took time to make phone calls to chase up gender clinic referrals made years ago. I feel so much more positive about seeing the doctor now when I need to ๐
If โgetting over itโ was a viable option for anyone suffering from depression (or any other mental illness), donโt you think they would have done it already? Nobody wants to suffer mentally, and if youโve been there, youโd understand why.
Recently, a new report found that the UK is among one of the least friendly and least welcoming countries for trans and gender diverse people in the world
The Ipsos LGBTQ+ pride 2023 survey highlighted how most British people agree trans people face discrimination in the UK ๐งต
By the time a trans person comes out to you, they have already done hours, weeks, and YEARS of research, questioning and soul searching.
Don't say "are you sure?"
Say "how can I help?"