I was one of many people surprised and saddened to hear that Gary Speed committed suicide yesterday. The worst thing for me, and I'm sure for many others, is that someone with success, money, and most importantly a loving family, the things that many depression sufferers perceive as answers to their problems, could take his own life.
Read MoreI thought I'd reached a turning point this time last year, and I had but it wasn't the one I thought it was. A year on my life's turning another corner and this time things are going to be better.
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My Uncle, Dennis, passed away this morning after suffering with Parkinsons for a number of years. In March last year I was told he had four weeks to live, and he's beaten that by almost 18 months.
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I'm gradually getting more and more chuffed about this. I've just found out that weve been singled out in a recent report by an Independent Task Group on the future of education services in Wales.
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Mikey got his first bike today!
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Sometimes, there's something I want to say but finding a suitable title eludes me, and before I know it I've not written anything because I can't think of a title, yet the article content is clear as day in my mind. This post is about two closely related topics, Gay bashers (mainly Christian ones) and the inspiration I get from some of the really great "It Gets Better" support videos out there.
Read MoreLast week was one for reflection, this week is all about optimism.
Read MoreI wasn't able to say goodbye to you so I thought I'd write you this letter.
Read More12 months ago, we were in Hell. In the last couple of months that situation has completely reversed and things never looked brighter.
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This lowly slab of concrete represents so much to us as a family, and I think it's saved my marriage.
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