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Two steps forward, one step back...
I've struggled lately - nothing dramatic, I think I'm just a tired mum. And it doesn't take long for exhaustion and solo parenting to hit...
Emily Hale
Jan 292 min read
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Exit stage right
I remember walking out of that mood ward for the last time. I'm not meant to be writing anymore tonight, I've plunged into the depths and...
Emily Hale
Jan 83 min read
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Mood disorders and substance misuse disorders
One of the reasons I wanted to start writing this blog was to talk about my experiences in navigating the medical world of psychiatric...
Emily Hale
Jan 87 min read
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"Everything you think you know about addiction is wrong."
I first watched this when I was at long term rehab in 2019 and it brought tears to my eyes. There are so many wrong impressions floating...
Emily Hale
Jan 31 min read
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The unwashed
It would be sick to call us the lucky ones. But to have seen what we've seen and been where we've been, we are the most grateful...
Emily Hale
Dec 21, 20242 min read
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The Monkey Mind
If you're thinking about recovery or trying to take steps to give up drugs or alcohol, the biggest battle is the one that takes place...
Emily Hale
Dec 21, 20244 min read
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Head on the Pillow
Sometimes the whole recovery thing just feels impossible. It made sense before but now, it's just a lot, there's so much to think about...
Emily Hale
Dec 18, 20242 min read
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Attitude of Gratitude?
Reading: A THANKFUL HEART I try to hold fast to the truth that a full and thankful heart cannot entertain great conceits. When brimming...
Emily Hale
Dec 17, 20243 min read
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