Anonymous
How support helped me understand my PTSD
Written by: Anonymous
When life slowed down, the symptoms of PTSD were harder to ignore but support was at hand.
Supports when your family doesn’t accept you as LGBTI+
Written by: Anonymous
Living with unsupportive people can be really difficult for any LGBTI+ person. Learning to take care of your well-being is so important.
My experience living with a stammer
Written by: Anonymous
This young person talks about the impact her speech impediment has had on her self-esteem, confidence, and life-experiences
My experience living with hearing loss
Written by: Anonymous
Unilateral Hearing Loss (UHL) or one-sided deafness is a type of hearing loss that only occurs in one ear. Find out more below.
Dear 2020: Why I’ve decided to focus on my happiness
Written by: Anonymous
This reader talks about how 2020 showed them the importance of appreciating themselves and their personality
Dear 2020: What I’ve learned about my relationships this year
Written by: Anonymous
This reader reflects on 2020 and the important lessons they learned about themselves and the people around them
My advice for supporting your black LGBTI+ friends
Written by: Anonymous
This writer talks about their friend's experience coming out, and building up their self-confidence and self-esteem
My advice for staying motivated while working from home
Written by: Anonymous
Laurie has some helpful tips for making the most of your time at home
Getting support and treatment for my OCD
Written by: Anonymous
Growing up with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) was difficult for this reader, but treatment has made a positive difference.
Growing up around my Dad’s addiction to alcohol
Written by: Anonymous
This SpunOut.ie reader talks about the impact of alcohol misuse on them and their relationships
How I realised I have an eating disorder in college
Written by: Anonymous
This SpunOut.ie reader talks about the impact unhealthy message about weight and body shape can have
My experience in an emotionally abusive relationship
Written by: Anonymous
This spunout contributor reflects on their first relationship and how they now recognise the patterns of abuse.