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Cancer: Navigating my new normal

When you hear the words “it’s cancer”, your whole life changes. You don’t get any choice in the change however you do get to choose how...

You have no right to my medical story

It’s been very hard to go out into the world with a face that doesn’t look like anyone else. It’s shocking and dramatic and I don’t blame...

Supporting children with chronic health conditions to build resilience

Families who have children living with a chronic condition are well versed in the daily challenges that their child may have, and how...

Guest blog: How I use my anxiety and loss to help others

Embarking on the journey of motherhood is an exciting new chapter, but sometimes things never plan out the way we think they will. I was...

The Smile Story

“Smile!” - it's one of the most annoying things people can say to you isn't it! So why have we made it the name of our mental health app?...

14 things not to say to a family diagnosed with cancer

What do you say when someone is facing a cancer diagnosis? Here are 14 things not to say and how to respond instead.

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Silence the shoulds

I should get up and do something… I should drink more water, eat less chocolate and exercise more… I should be coping with this better…...