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Everyone has a story worth telling. Whether your life has been filled with triumphs, challenges, wisdom, or humour, documenting your journey in a book is one of the most powerful ways to preserve your legacy. Writing a book before you die not only gives your loved ones a cherished memory but it also serves as a personal tool to reflect, heal, and leave your mark on the world.
The bond between humans and animals, especially service animals, is sacred. Their passing can feel overwhelming, but their love, loyalty, and legacy live on. With time, support, and self-compassion, healing is possible — and so is rediscovering your own strength.
Trichotillomania, also known as Hair-Pulling Disorder, is a serious mental health condition classified under Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders in the DSM-5. It involves repetitive hair-pulling that leads to noticeable hair loss, emotional distress, and social or occupational impairment.
Antidepressant use has soared over the past two decades, with the UK alone seeing a doubling in prescriptions since 2008. While medication can be life-changing for some, concerns are growing around its overprescription, especially for patients who may not need long-term pharmacological treatment. From the reluctance of GPs to offer fast-acting relief to the alarming trend of children being medicated, it’s time to ask, are we medicating emotion at the expense of wellbeing?
Recent revelations have highlighted disturbing cases of DWP staff committing benefit fraud, stealing funds meant for people living in poverty, with disabilities, or nearing the end of their lives. These are not just administrative errors; these are deliberate criminal acts carried out by individuals who know the system inside and out.
Loneliness is more than just a feeling; it’s a silent epidemic affecting millions of elderly people in the UK and around the world. Behind closed doors, many older individuals live in silence, unseen and unheard, with devastating consequences. As someone who experienced the heartbreaking loss of a parent who lived alone, I want to share my personal story and raise awareness about the hidden dangers of isolation in older adults.
Trauma is not one-size-fits-all. For some, it heals. For others, it becomes their lifelong companion. It’s not about being weak, it’s about having seen and felt too much. It’s about carrying a weight that no one else can see.
Though trauma may never fully disappear, it can transform into strength. By understanding its roots, recognising how it impacts the mind and body, and gently working toward recovery, survivors can reclaim their lives. The editor is a testament to this. Through her pain, she has cultivated purpose, using her lived experience to educate, support, and inspire others who feel lost in the shadows of trauma and mental illness. Her message is clear: you are not alone.
If you are carrying the weight of trauma, grief, or fear, know that your pain does not have to define you, it can guide you. Finding a purpose, especially through helping others who are facing their own struggles, can bring unexpected healing. Whether it’s through sharing your story, offering a listening ear, or simply showing kindness, your experience has the power to become someone else’s lifeline. In lifting others, you may begin to lift yourself, and in easing their pain, you may gently quiet your own. 💛
Trauma is the emotional and psychological response to an event—or series of events—that overwhelms a person’s ability to cope. It’s not just about what happened, but how it made you feel: unsafe, powerless, or deeply shaken. Trauma can stem from a one-time incident like an accident or loss, or from long-term experiences like abuse, neglect, or living in constant fear.