For me, I’ve spent Christmas on a hospital ward as a teenager so I empathise with all the people who will be doing the same this year. The wonderful staff that come to work over Christmas do their best to make it manageable, but it’s indisputable that it isn’t the same as being at home with loved ones.
Read MoreWe all know that Christmas can evoke so many emotions. Joy. Excitement. Love. Fun, laughter, sharing and caring. Time off work, food and frivolities and family and friends. But there can also be sadness, grief, loneliness and loss which often need a look-in.
Read MoreThis work is about relaxation techniques; tried and tested by Creatives for Creatives. The beginning of this piece takes the perspective of performing artists, who have a direct working knowledge of the subject and use the information for all practical purposes.
Read MoreHaving lived in Bristol for three years during university (I love you Bristol), moving home to my small market-town in Derbyshire, was a massive shock to the system. And now, with my travelling over, I’m back home and sometimes it can feel like I am just stuck. It can feel like my life is on hold despite being so ready to live it.
Read MoreHave you ever stood on a bridge, with a 40 feet drop, and thought ‘what if I jumped?’. Maybe not. What about this though - you’re driving at 60 down a motorway and suddenly think, ‘I could just swerve this car right now’. No? Maybe it’s less severe than that. Maybe you’ve just been in a silent room and thought, hey, what if I suddenly shout ‘SHIT’ at the top of my voice.
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