Panic attacks and anxiety dictated Emily’s life, causing her to withdraw from the world around her. But when she learnt to control her inner critic, she found the power in her own voice…
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Your stories are at the heart of Happiful's mission to end the stigmas around mental health. Read our inspirational and uplifting true life stories
A crash wrecked my life – until I found my own way back: Tamara's story
A serious road accident left Tamara traumatised and in deep despair. It took her 10 years to finally discover a path that helped her to heal from the inside…
I was a prisoner of my mind: Julia's story
Terrifying thoughts of violence tormented Julia throughout her life – until a diagnosis of OCD, and the love of her husband, enabled her to finally banish the fears…
A sign of the times: Kim's story
During the recent pandemic, the importance of human connection became even more clear to the world, and was the catalyst for Kim’s drive to support the deaf community…
Breaking the silence: Emma's story
Following childhood abuse, Emma-Jane experienced trauma that no one should have to. Over the years, she tried every type of therapy you can imagine, but the most liberating thing was finding the courage to speak up…
Lockdown Letters: From father to daughter
The feeling of missing loved ones is something that a lot of us have been able to relate to, since the world began to go into lockdown in March 2019. Separated by more than 9,000 miles, here, father and daughter David and Rebecca pen letters to each other…
Black Lives Matter opened the wounds I had tried to hide: Jane's story
The global anti-racism protests convinced Jane it was time to embrace her heritage, stop trying to fit in, and confront the prejudice she had faced for years…
A message of impact: Andy's story
Feeling numb to life, Andy's depression was a secret from those around him. But in his darkest moments, a simple connection and kind gesture from a friend saved him…
The breakthrough after my breakdown: Flo's story
Lifesaving surgery at four months old led Flo to a mental breakdown when she was just eight, and resulted in a childhood defined by mental health. As a teenager, Flo had the lightbulb moment to stop letting her mental illnesses define her…