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It's there, bubbling away just beneath the surface. It's fuelled by pain, frustration and fear. Why shoud I be quiet? Why should I accept that I am not seen? Why shouldn't I speak up, shout out and demand to be heard? Because if I set it free all hell would break loose!

Where do I fit in? Where is my 'home?' Why do I feel displaced so easily? Where are the people who are like me? Who 'get' me? Will I spend my entire life questioning where I belong? Why can't I be like other people and fit in easily? Why have I spent my entire life with a void I didn't understand until I experienced grief? Recognising this lifelong companion of sadness and loss doesn't make it any easier. Something was broken, torn apart and I don't know what it feels lik

I am in a room full of other professional people who are discussing various work issues and situations. Everyone else seems to have valid questions and points to make. I am enjoying the flow of the conversation and watching how each person expresses themelves and then, all of a sudden, it happens!

Look it's happening to you, you are slowly becoming less and less useful. Before you know it you'll not be worth employing. Imagine losing a job at your age because you've lost your skills. Oh the humiliation! Sad, that's what you are! You can't remember words or where you put such and such a document. If work asks you to adapt or learn something new you'll just go to pieces. Yes , lets bring back good old anxiety. No wonder you are panicking on a Friday incase you haven

Mental health challenges can feel isolating. When anxiety or other mental health issues take hold, it’s easy to believe you are alone in your experience. That sense of isolation often makes coping harder. This is why I created a groups section on my website—to build a space where people can share their stories, find support, and connect with others facing similar struggles. The Need for Connection in Mental Health Living with anxiety disorders or other mental health condition