Hayley Faulkner seems to have it all going for her. Young, well-travelled, good looking, a career as a Business Analyst job for a household name by day; and a portrait. read more…
Everyone has a story to tell; each one of us writes poetry – some, without even realising. That stream of consciousness that runs in our veins? It’s poetry waiting to. read more…
So Why PoetsIN? Let me first take you back a few years. I was young, around eight years old, and my sister and I were lounging around on the grass. read more…
We’ve got an awesome, and easy to get involved fundraiser starting! A Virtual Balloon Race with a theme of literature (of course!). A virtual race works in the same way. read more…
When we first met our longest running service user and now friend @squeakypeewee we were taken aback by how introverted, how timid and how broken she seemed. We also noticed. read more…
Not all illnesses can be seen Invisible illnesses are chronic conditions that may impair a person’s normal activities of daily living yet whose symptoms are not obvious to an outside. read more…
Everyone has a story to tell; each one of us writes poetry – some, without even realising. That stream of consciousness that runs in our veins? It’s poetry waiting to. read more…
For individuals who’ve recently ended a long-term commitment with their partner, it can be a frightening venture jumping back into the dating pool. But for me, it feels more like. read more…
Finding the greyscale It’s difficult to know how to support someone with a severe personality disorder. This blog piece is written from my perspective, as someone who often needs support. read more…
Depression – Shapeshifter, Thief, Manipulator Dear Depression, Society calls you the black dog. I personally think black dogs are too cute to be associated with you, depression. You affect. read more…
Category: Mental Health
One Step At A Time – A Guest Blog On Mental Health By Hayley Faulkner
Hayley Faulkner seems to have it all going for her. Young, well-travelled, good looking, a career as a Business Analyst job for a household name by day; and a portrait. read more…
Award Winning Writer Julie Frayn on ‘Writing Like No One Is Reading’
Everyone has a story to tell; each one of us writes poetry – some, without even realising. That stream of consciousness that runs in our veins? It’s poetry waiting to. read more…
Why PoetsIN? – Co Founder Paul Gives His Reasons
So Why PoetsIN? Let me first take you back a few years. I was young, around eight years old, and my sister and I were lounging around on the grass. read more…
The PoetsIN Literature Virtual Balloon Race
We’ve got an awesome, and easy to get involved fundraiser starting! A Virtual Balloon Race with a theme of literature (of course!). A virtual race works in the same way. read more…
“My Psychosis” – Words from a PoetsIN Transformed Service User
When we first met our longest running service user and now friend @squeakypeewee we were taken aback by how introverted, how timid and how broken she seemed. We also noticed. read more…
Invisible Illnesses, Stigma, and What You Can Do About It
Not all illnesses can be seen Invisible illnesses are chronic conditions that may impair a person’s normal activities of daily living yet whose symptoms are not obvious to an outside. read more…
Michael Marshall Smith on Words, Writer’s Block and Hannah Green
Everyone has a story to tell; each one of us writes poetry – some, without even realising. That stream of consciousness that runs in our veins? It’s poetry waiting to. read more…
Swimming with Sharks
For individuals who’ve recently ended a long-term commitment with their partner, it can be a frightening venture jumping back into the dating pool. But for me, it feels more like. read more…
Supporting Someone with a Personality Disorder
Finding the greyscale It’s difficult to know how to support someone with a severe personality disorder. This blog piece is written from my perspective, as someone who often needs support. read more…
Depression – A Letter from Me to You
Depression – Shapeshifter, Thief, Manipulator Dear Depression, Society calls you the black dog. I personally think black dogs are too cute to be associated with you, depression. You affect. read more…