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…
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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
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…
It’s never too late to change: Vanessa's story
Vanessa survived an upbringing blighted by violence and abuse to become a business high-flier. But burnout made her look again at the direction of her life, and to make a fresh start helping others as a counsellor…
Breaking the taboo of menopause: Katie's story
When Katie found herself experiencing perimenopause, she realised we are conditioned to feel negativity around this event, but decided she would take back control and feel empowered at every stage of life…
After tragedy and loss, I took back control: Gian's story
A glittering City career was beckoning, until a brutal murder turned Gian’s world upside down. But from adversity, he drew the strength to forge a new future, dedicated to helping others build happier lives…
When love becomes an unbearable burden: Suresh's story
A father tells, for the first time, how he struggled to come to terms with his child’s non-binary sexuality, depression, and suicidal impulses – and how their journey to understanding showed him how to become a better parent…
How I fought my anorexia demons: Rebecca's story
Rebecca was trapped in a cycle of despair as her eating disorder steadily destroyed her life – but eventually she found a way to break its hold…
From zero to parenthood – in just three hours: Adam's story
When his girlfriend unexpectedly gave birth to a baby girl, new dad Adam sank into a pit of fear, anxiety and depression. But, by searching for reasons and answers, he has emerged stronger…
My illness made me stronger: Victoria's story
When Victoria was diagnosed with fibromyalgia, her future looked bleak. But the agonising condition taught her to fight, to change, and to forge a successful new life…