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Tag Archives: 2025
My first ever OCD talk at Staffordshire University, what a rewarding day
One of the best days of my life It is not hyperbole to state that May 15th, 2025, was one of the best days of my life so far. This was the day I gave my first ever OCD talk … Continue reading →
Posted in ANXIETY, EMOTION, HEALTH, MENTAL HEALTH, TRUE STORIES, Uncategorized
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A brave new world as a lived experience expert at Keele and Staffordshire Universities
A new lived experience expert Monday, March 10th, 2025, a day that will be etched in my memory till the end of my days. You see, this was my first day working in the field of mental health, namely as … Continue reading →
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Thankful Thursday, fascinating Friday, and troublesome Tuesday
This is going to be a short piece of audio where I give you a life update regarding my chronic pelvic pain situation, some mental health work I will be doing soon, and me being nervous about a medical appointment … Continue reading →
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