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Date 22 May 2026
Author Ilana Estelle

When Distance Speaks

Not every silence carries the same meaning – but every distance reveals something Dedicated to all those who live with distance in their lives. Sometimes…
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Date 21 May 2026
Author Ilana Estelle

Healing Without Resolution

Learning to live Alongside Loss and Silence Some experiences change you quietly. For me, that change came through learning I had a disability late in…
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Date 20 May 2026
Author Ilana Estelle

A Raymond McCauley quote

Food for thought: “Change what you can, manage what you can’t.” RAYMOND McCAULEY
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Date 19 May 2026
Author Ilana Estelle

When Silence Becomes Enough

A Quiet Knowing There’s a strange lightness that comes the moment you stop explaining yourself – not out of defeat, but because something deeper has…
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Date 18 May 2026
Author Ilana Estelle

Personal Growth, Acceptance and Emotional Resilience

A Reflective Piece on Personal Growth, and Resilience Throughout my life, I have continually had to learn that life places us in situations we never…
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Date 17 May 2026
Author Ilana Estelle

The CP Diary: 16 Years On

The 17th May 2010 Marked the Beginning of The CP Diary What began as something deeply personal became a journey that not only changed my…
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Date 16 May 2026
Author Ilana Estelle

Adjusting to Life after Profound Change

When loss changes who you are, rebuilding becomes its own form of survival I've had many changes to deal with throughout the decades. The loss…
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Date 15 May 2026
Author Ilana Estelle

Depression Beyond Low Mood: Understanding Its Lasting Impact

Recognising, Managing, and Living with Persistent Depression I live with depression. I later learned other family members had it too – a mental health condition…
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Date 14 May 2026
Author Ilana Estelle

Another quote by Thomas Fuller

Food for thought: “Health is not valued till sickness comes.” THOMAS FULLER This quote reminds us that good health is often taken for granted until…
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Date 13 May 2026
Author Ilana Estelle

Eat to Age Better: Simple Nutrition Shifts for Longevity

Simple Nutrition Habits that may Support Longevity, Immunity, and Better Long-term Health Modern eating habits often work against healthy ageing. Constant snacking, excessive refined carbs,…
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Date 12 May 2026
Author Ilana Estelle

Writing About Mental Health When the World Stops Listening

Mental health is more visible than ever – but visibility isn’t reflection For a long time, I believed that as mental health became more visible,…
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Date 11 May 2026
Author Ilana Estelle

Why Speaking the Truth Feels Harder than Ever

Discomfort, Honesty, and Social Fragility It often feels as though speaking honestly has become more difficult than ever. In many conversations, discomfort is mistaken for…
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