Kategori: First Person
My life was defined by coercive control – a refuge saved my life
I was 12 when I first called Childline from a phone box.
My parents died two months apart – then I became homeless
Just as people burn out in the workplace, I burnt out on the streets.
The price of my son’s school jumper pushed me over the edge
It felt like we were being held to ransom.
The price of my son’s school jumper pushed me over the edge
It felt like we were being held to ransom.
I had a very public mental breakdown – my friend’s persistence saved me
Like many who suffer from psychosis, I had convinced myself that I was a god.
I’m in a happy relationship – but I miss the thrill of dating
The key is shaking things up to tackle a sense of sameness.
I was mistaken for my partner’s son – in fact I’m her wife
Every time I enter the toilet, I fear someone will challenge me aggressively.
A friend I hadn’t seen in years helped me escape my abuser
Damien beat me up and I fell on to our daughter’s bedroom floor beside a box of nappies. That broke me.
I saw my daughter on FaceTime and knew I needed to act fast
I was met with an image I will never forget: a blank staring face, a wide-open mouth and glazed over eyes.
My body didn’t feel like my own – until I discovered rugby
Rugby has given me so much; confidence, resilience, friendships that feel like family, and a sense of belonging I’ll cherish forever.
I only dated straight men until a disgusting remark changed everything
I quickly discovered a cohort of straight men – footballers and rugby players, bank managers, and men from the city – who found me attractive.
I only dated straight men until a disgusting remark changed everything
I quickly discovered a cohort of straight men – footballers and rugby players, bank managers, and men from the city – who found me attractive.
My son cut off contact – I’m cutting him from my will
He sent me a text saying that he could no longer keep in touch – I was heartbroken.
I wish those protesting outside refugee hotels could meet the people inside
If they spent even a few hours in the company of people like Said or Hadnan, I know their opinions would change.
I fear for my health – and my life – when energy bills rise
My 76-year-old husband, Rajinder, and I voted Labour – but we regret it.
My daughter’s killer was reported to the police 7 times
The first thing I said when police told me she’d been killed was: ‘She came to you for help’.
I volunteer with refugees – I wish protesters could meet those they hate
If they spent even a few hours in the company of people like Said or Hadnan, I know their opinions would change.
Living by the 50/40/10 rule got me out of £40,000 debt twice
It wasn’t easy but, these change meant that, in just under six years, I was out of debt.
My dying wife made me promise not to remarry – but I fell in love
We take care to keep Nim’s memory alive any way we can. My wife Parm is very much involved in this as well.
My dying wife made me promise not to remarry – but I fell in love
We take care to keep Nim’s memory alive any way we can. My wife Parm is very much involved in this as well.
I felt a stranger grab my wheelchair’s handles and immediately panicked
It’s one of the worst things you can do to a disabled person.
Getting a dog for my daughter after divorce was the best decision
I realised her need was not simply about wanting a pet.
I want to tell my younger self to take the hint – you’re trans
The universe was trying to tell me something but I couldn’t hear it.
It was supposed to be a routine biopsy – then my daughter died
My baby girl was gone, aged six.
My date said he ‘adored me’ then uttered another woman’s name
Things were going well… until they weren’t.