Creativity had always helped Nicola to thrive, until panic attacks ground her world to a halt. But now she’s combining her experiences to live her best life, and support others on their journeys, too…
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YOUR STORIES
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
I Tore Up the Script of My Life: Kerry's story
On the surface Kerry was living the dream, yet underneath she was empty, sad, and desperate. Personal setbacks threatened to be the final straw – but instead they gave her just the jolt she needed to change everything…
In Memory of My Son, Colin: Lyn's story
Losing someone to suicide can be a pain like no other, and for Lyn, she was left with so many unanswered questions. But through her grief, and her own mental health struggles, Lyn is striving to be a voice for change…
How Finding My Community Spirit Changed My Life: David's story
Depression crept up on David, and a 10-year cycle of breakdowns and recovery soon took its toll. But discovering the impact that volunteering could have on his mental health transformed his outlook…
How Music Inspired Me to Stop Self-harming: Abbie's story
Years of depression, bullying, and low self-esteem left Abbie struggling with her mental health – until a singer and her songs gave her the inspiration and strength to turn things around…
My Parents Abandoned Me, but that Made Me a Stronger Person in the End: Andrew's story
Andrew first learned the story of his traumatic childhood at the age of 21, and he was surprised he’d survived. Here he reveals how life lessons from his grandmother, and a passion for dance, brought him safely to adulthood…
What It Looks Like When Therapy Works
We share inspiring stories from those who have had therapy and say it’s helped them…
Trauma and Anxiety Kept Me Constantly on Edge: Jack's story
After getting support for his PTSD and anxiety, Jack’s mental health was improving, but something was still off. It was in transforming his mindset that his life really changed...…
Fighting a Physical Illness Can Be a Mental Health Battle: Anne's story
Anne has lived with sickle cell disease all her life, but she sees that it was the illness which helped her become the successful, contented woman she is today…