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Becoming a Grandma as an Adoptee and a Mother Who Overcame Postnatal Depression
There are moments in life that do not arrive with trumpets. They come quietly, wrapped in a blanket, making tiny noises in the crook of someone’s arm. Then, without warning, they rearrange everything inside you. Becoming a grandma has been one of those moments for me. When I see my daughter and her partner holding their baby, my heart does something I do not quite have words for. It swells, aches, softens, and steadies all at once. I watch them learning the small language of

Claire Wortley
Sep 228 min read


Why So Angry?
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!

Claire Wortley
Jul 316 min read


Creating a Supportive Community: Why I Launched a Groups Section for Mental Health Experiences
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

Claire Wortley
Mar 183 min read


Life as an Adoptee
The first blog I ever wrote was called Mayhem. It was a description of the worst panic attack I have ever had.

Claire Wortley
Apr 3, 20245 min read


Adopted
'Yes you are adopted'. (FYI whenever I say parents I am referring to my adoptive parents❤) A Girly Gift or Reject? At the age of 6 weeks...

Claire Wortley
Oct 26, 20195 min read
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