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…
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…
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…
We are proud as punch to announce our new PoetsIN Ambassador, photographer and all round nice chap, Peter Watt. Want to know more about him and what clicks his shutter?. 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…
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…
I thought I’d share something I wrote a few months after Sammie and I (Paul Chambers) started going to HMP Peterborough each week to give creative writing workshops. By the. read more…
Tag: mental wellness
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…
Author and S.A. Hunt on being a veteran, the power of words and much 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…
“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…
Meet PoetsIN Ambassador, Peter Watt
We are proud as punch to announce our new PoetsIN Ambassador, photographer and all round nice chap, Peter Watt. Want to know more about him and what clicks his shutter?. 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…
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…
Re: habit – A poem by Co-Founder Paul
I thought I’d share something I wrote a few months after Sammie and I (Paul Chambers) started going to HMP Peterborough each week to give creative writing workshops. By the. read more…