Living Beyond the Lie: My Journey to Understanding Through The CP Diary

Date 7 October 2024
Author Ilana Estelle
Many of us, at some point, have lived a lie – whether it's masking our true selves, hiding our emotions, or pretending to be something we're not. It might come from fear of rejection, a desire to fit in, or the pressure to meet ...
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Navigating Grief through Suicide

Date 2 October 2024
Author Ilana Estelle
Like many who have been affected by suicide, I have also experienced its profound impact. While I don't often talk about it, this blog is for everyone touched by suicide. Like the circumstances around my disability which I have also ...
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Invisible Disability Challenges

Date 1 October 2024
Author Ilana Estelle
I am more mentally and emotionally disabled than I am physically, but to look at me you'd struggle to understand why. I experience more challenges with my mental and emotional health than with my physical abilities, but it is ...
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Living with a Non-Visible Disability

Date 30 September 2024
Author Ilana Estelle
I live with a non-visible disability. To the untrained eye, there may appear to be nothing wrong – physically, mentally and emotionally, but that couldn't be further from the truth. Because my disability isn’t something people ...
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Childhood Trauma and Its Lifelong Impact

Date 24 September 2024
Author Ilana Estelle
Discovering a Disability Discovering a disability later in life – especially one that shaped your childhood in ways you didn’t understand at the time – inevitably invites trauma. Looking back, I see so many challenges that ...
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A Treasure Trove of Insight and Inspiration

Date 18 September 2024
Author Ilana Estelle
The CP Diary – Why You Should Explore the Author’s Extensive Collection of Blogs "In the ever-expanding world of online content, finding a reliable, engaging, and thought-provoking source can be like searching for a needle ...
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Facing Uncomfortable Truths

Date 14 September 2024
Author Ilana Estelle
I've spent a lifetime facing, confronting and trying to come to terms with uncomfortable truths. But like others also, uncomfortable truths can be unsettling and frightening. Avoid, avoid, avoid? No. Uncomfortable truths need ...
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Empowering Change and Inclusion

Date 10 September 2024
Author Ilana Estelle
"Empowering Change: A Journey of Inclusion, Wellbeing and Personal Growth." As founder of The CP Diary, I use my platform to create positive change and foster diversity in society. I understand the unique challenges ...
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Navigating Grief and Change

Date 6 September 2024
Author Ilana Estelle
For anyone dealing with loss they will know just how grief feels. After the loss of my twin, I am now navigating a profound transition in my life, one that encompasses both physical and emotional changes. Phrases like 'moving ...
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The CP Diary: A Journey of Healing, Reflection and Empowerment

Date 3 September 2024
Author Ilana Estelle
The CP Diary is a mental health and wellbeing blog, a unique platform that offers insights and reflections on life, healing and personal growth. The blog stands out as a resource for individuals seeking to navigate the complexities ...
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Protecting Our Planet: The Urgent Call for Change and Responsibility

Date 29 August 2024
Author Ilana Estelle
Over the years, writing for The CP Diary has not only allowed me to piece together my own life experiences, as hard as that has been, but has also provided a platform to discuss a wide range of topics that offer a comprehensive ...
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Adjusting to a New Solitude

Date 28 August 2024
Author Ilana Estelle
I resonate with the lyrics of Eric Clapton's 'Tears in Heaven' song – slowly learning to move forward with my life without my twin. I have recently moved home and am adapting to a new environment. Moving to a new house, especially in a quieter setting, is a significant change…
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