After trying to conceive for seven years, Georgina finally reached her dream of becoming pregnant, yet moments after her baby’s birth a small comment from a midwife led to months of post-natal anxiety. Here she discusses how after finally telling her husband she felt a release from all the worry…
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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
Fighting Together: Jamie-Leigh's story
Jamie-Leigh spent years living in fear when the voices in her head grew deafening. While going into a mental health unit was terrifying, it meant she got the support she so desperately needed…
Breaking Free From The Prison of Anorexia: Hannah's story
When her strict dieting morphed into a serious eating disorder, would-be lawyer Hannah came close to losing everything. She hopes her story of recovery will inspire others to keep fighting…
These Scars Will Heal: Freddie's story
Years of bullying left Freddie’s self-worth in tatters, but in a moment of clarity, a determination to stop others from experiencing what he did changed everything…
My Daughter’s Anorexia Changed My Life: Ruth's story
Recognising her child’s eating disorder was one thing, but knowing how to support her, while pushing forward as a family, was another…
The Ride of My Life: Julia's story
After years of routine working at the same company, Julia was ready for an adventure. But she got more than she bargained for when a simple ride in a tuk-tuk inspired her to expand her horizons…
Letting My Emotions Flow: Anne-Marie's story
When her mother died, Anne-Marie Walby’s world turned upside-down; she was only five years old. Despite family around her, a lifetime of unprocessed grief started to catch up…
Losing Everything to Find Myself: Steve's story
After a traumatic incident shook the lives of Steve Carr and his family, he realised nothing would be the same again. Steve ended up homeless and addicted to drugs. But admitting he had a problem was the first step, and with that momentum he kept going…
Finding Career Confidence: Soma's story
Being trapped in a toxic work environment can be extremely upsetting. For Soma Ghosh, workplace bullying destroyed her confidence. But finally speaking to her doctor, and starting various forms of support, helped Soma to get back on track…