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Date 15 June 2026
Author Ilana Estelle

The Secondary Losses of Grief

The Losses that Follow Loss When someone dies, people often speak about absence as though it arrives all at once. It arrives in stages. At…
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Date 14 June 2026
Author Ilana Estelle

Where Trauma Lives Now

Loss exposes old wounds and can leave survival at the centre of daily life Only after losing my twin did I realise how much of…
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Date 13 June 2026
Author Ilana Estelle

Looking Within: Where Personal Growth Begins

Life inevitably brings challenges. A harsh word, a difference of opinion, or a falling-out can all contribute to feelings of anxiety and stress. Taking time…
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Date 12 June 2026
Author Ilana Estelle

A Thomas Campbell quote

Something inspirational: “To live in the hearts we leave behind is not to die.” THOMAS CAMPBELL
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Date 11 June 2026
Author Ilana Estelle

A Change in Perspective

Changing the Lens: Reclaiming My Own Narrative It has taken me six decades to see myself more clearly, and I am still learning who I…
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Date 10 June 2026
Author Ilana Estelle

Trust and the Wider Picture

Everything we understand begins with trust Trust plays an important role in everyday life. It helps people to function, to build relationships, accept support, rely…
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Date 9 June 2026
Author Ilana Estelle

A quote by Ru Paul

Something motivational: "What other people think of me is not my business. What I do is what I do. How people see me doesn’t change…
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Date 8 June 2026
Author Ilana Estelle

Breaking the Silence on Mental Health

Challenging stigma and encouraging honest conversations about mental health Actress Kristen Bell captures the reality on mental health perfectly in the following quote, reminding us…
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Date 7 June 2026
Author Ilana Estelle

Why Modern Life Is Affecting Our Ability to Cope

Mental health is shaped not by one issue, but by the many pressures competing for our attention every day There was a time when the…
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Date 6 June 2026
Author Ilana Estelle

When Neurological Differences are Misunderstood

How Misunderstanding Creates Barriers for People with Neurological Differences When people think about disability, they often think about physical limitations. They think about mobility, accessibility,…
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Date 5 June 2026
Author Ilana Estelle

A Rachel Cusk quote

An inspiring reflection on the courage of emotional honesty: "The distinctive feature of my family was intolerance of sensitivity and emotion - 'Everything's great, it…
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Date 4 June 2026
Author Ilana Estelle

Absence, and Its Influence

Sometimes what is missing shapes us just as much as what is present We often pay attention to what is present in our lives. The…
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