The Importance of Speaking our Truth

Date 23 June 2024
Author Ilana Estelle
Acknowledging the challenges I face and being willing to speak the truth about mental health I feel takes tremendous courage. It's not always easy to be vulnerable and open about our struggles, especially when it comes ...
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Finding My Voice In Writing

Date 18 June 2024
Author Ilana Estelle
Finding my voice in writing, has and continues to be a deeply personal journey that involves understanding myself, and be willing to explore my life in the whole. My voice is the essence of who I am as a writer, and nurturing ...
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Twin Loss Reflections

Date 17 June 2024
Author Ilana Estelle
This quote encapsulates the ongoing presence of twin loss. "Those we love don't go away, they walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard, but always near, still loved, still missed, and very dear." – Unknown For other twin ...
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My Words, Courage and Vulnerabilities

Date 14 June 2024
Author Ilana Estelle
My words are a window into the depths of my soul. It's not easy to confront the raw emotions that lie beneath the surface of our soul, but it's a crucial step in processing and healing. My words... My Words are a reminder that we're ...
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Twinset: Personal Reflections

Date 9 June 2024
Author Ilana Estelle
Although our lives turned out differently, I still feel my 'twin' experience captures the unique and profound bond shared by twins, particularly in the context of how intertwined our lives were. Growing up, the shared experiences ...
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Life Struggles and Coping with Loss

Date 8 June 2024
Author Ilana Estelle
Life is challenging right now and I’m struggling to find my footing. I know its autism; tinnitus, societal unrest, the political corruption and mismanagement that's chipping away at my sense of peace. It feels like every news ...
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The CP Diary Counselling Hub

Date 4 June 2024
Author Ilana Estelle
My writing is a reflection of my authentic self, and my website is a sanctuary where I share my thoughts, experiences, and perspectives with the world. My unique perspective brings a valuable voice to the conversation, offering ...
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Journalism Accountability

Date 3 June 2024
Author Ilana Estelle
Journalism accountability refers to the responsibility of journalists and news organisations to uphold ethical standards, ensure accuracy, fairness, and transparency in their reporting, and maintain the ...
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Healing Through Words

Date 29 May 2024
Author Ilana Estelle
I don't know when it hit, or when I became aware that my experiences were trauma based and I needed to heal. It was making a physical change, doing something positive and for the first time. While I am aware writing about ...
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The Heartbreaking Grief of Losing a Twin

Date 26 May 2024
Author Ilana Estelle
Since my twin died, I am altogether different. The heartbreaking grief of losing a twin is never ending; the shadows are constantly there, more than they were when my twin was here. I will write more. The second born twin ...
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The CP Diary: Keeping It Real

Date 21 May 2024
Author Ilana Estelle
As I write I continue to keep things real. Truth is an indomitable and powerful force that shouldn't be denied or ignored. It is the foundation of honesty, integrity, and authenticity. It is the essence of reality, unaffected by opinions ...
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The CP Diary: 14 Today

Date 17 May 2024
Author Ilana Estelle
The CP Diary is 14 years old today. I wrote my first ever blog for the diary on the 17th of May 2010. Now, as it enters its 15th year, I've covered a lot of ground. There's a lot to read, but don't be put off by the amount. Instead…
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