Hello. I’m Tom – Heather’s boyfriend: we’ve been locked in my parent’s house together for two months now, having only known each other for nine months when that happened (yes, really!). Heather told me very early on about the I Am Project; I read her book, which she sent me in the post before...
Harry and Meghan: what can we learn about mental health at work?
Let’s imagine, for a moment, shall we… You’re in one of the most important job roles in the country. You’ve been aware, for the whole of your career, that your every action is being watched, scrutinized, and any inappropriate behavior will have a huge impact on not only you in your role, but the...
Don’t (Just) Tell Me that it’s Going to Be OK: How to Sit with Those that are Hurting.
I had the privilege, early this week, of sitting with a group of people who are all walking through some really difficult things. There was a real sense of burden in the group that night: they were as lovely as ever, but as we chatted I began to see some of the weight that...
Jodie Moss: My Story – Mental Health
We’ve got a treat for you today, friends! Earlier this year we had the opportunity to meet Jodie. This girl is a gem: she became a Christian in October 2018, and this week we read something of her story, when she shared it on her blog – and she’s kindly agreed to let us...
Mental Health and Faith: Let’s Talk About It
We’ve had a bit of a focus recently on mental health: it has been amazing to share some experiences from our lovely friends, and to be a part of this ongoing and growing conversation around mental health. As we said in our first post on the topic, mental health – literally the health of...
I Am a Recovering Anorexic, and I Love Jesus – Eleanor’s Story
In the process of tackling the subject of mental health and faith, one of the people who popped straight into my head was my friend Eleanor. Eleanor has an amazing story, and I’m in awe of the life she lives of faith and boldness in Christ – but Eleanor’s story involves massive struggles with...
Tara’s Story: Coping with What You Can’t Control
Last week we joined the conversation around mental health. Mental health is such a giant topic, especially with young people: 75% of diagnosed mental illness in the UK took root before the age of 18. We know that there is a massive stigma around mental health, and we want to be a part of...
Why are we Talking about Mental Health?
Mental health – literally, the health of your mind – is something that we have been talking a lot more about in recent years; and it’s about time too. In the same way that physical health isn’t just limited to the times that you’re not feeling so great, mental health is a constant thing:...