Moving After the Loss of My Twin

Date 14 August 2024
Author Ilana Estelle
Moving house can be an emotional experience under normal circumstances, but doing so after the loss of a loved one, especially a twin, can bring up a complex mix of feelings. Today, over a two-day period, I start the ...
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Emotional and Psychological Trauma

Date 12 August 2024
Author Ilana Estelle
I enjoy exploring a variety of topics in my writing, often delving into issues we all might face at some point in our lives. I hope you'll give yourself time to follow The CP Diary, to stay and continue to read more of my blogs – your support ...
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Mental Health in Publishing

Date 10 August 2024
Author Ilana Estelle
Writing books has had a big impact on my mental health, both positively and negatively. Although I have more confidence and self-esteem than I had before, it’s also been an isolating experience. Writing is isolating ...
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Benefits of Sharing Personal Stories

Date 7 August 2024
Author Ilana Estelle
Sharing personal stories and experiences can be profoundly empowering and enriching for both the storyteller and the reader and how our narratives, particularly in the areas of mental health and physical wellness, can ...
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The CP Diary Cycle Breaker

Date 3 August 2024
Author Ilana Estelle
I grew up with a sense of resignation and helplessness. I felt limited – I never had the freedom, to be encouraged to make my own choices, or to have options, or opinions about my options. The term is cycle-breaker ...
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Twin Loss: Moving House Without my Twin

Date 30 July 2024
Author Ilana Estelle
For anyone moving house, it can be a stressful time. Moving is a significant life event, but particularly when circumstances around it are less than ideal. In August, moving house for the first time without my twin, is going ...
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Taking Control of My Life

Date 26 July 2024
Author Ilana Estelle
Throughout my life, and being raised by helicopter parents it began to dawn on me, that my decisions weren't mine and I'd been living on autopilot for far too long. My choices weren't my choices, they were my parents' choices. The CP ...
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Living with Guilt

Date 22 July 2024
Author Ilana Estelle
Living with guilt is not about excusing other people's past mistakes that had a bearing on you and your life, because the memories of those can leave its mark, but it's about learning to release the emotional weight and moving ...
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Triumph Against All Odds

Date 16 July 2024
Author Ilana Estelle
As I reflect on my journey, I am reminded of two significant milestones in my life. In January 2019, my first book, "Cerebral Palsy: A Story Finding the Calm After the Storm," was published. By 2022, I celebrated the release of my third ...
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Navigating Life without My Twin

Date 13 July 2024
Author Ilana Estelle
I never thought I'd be writing this, but here I am, navigating a world without my twin. The thought of living without her is at times unfathomable. Growing up, we were always together, never separate. Feeling alone Now with ...
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The CP Diary Narrative

Date 12 July 2024
Author Ilana Estelle
On her late diagnosis, Ilana set up her website The CP Diary and uses her experiences to explore her emotional and physical health, with an inspiring message advocating resilience and change. That discovery turned out to be a ...
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Politics, Writing and Mental Health

Date 9 July 2024
Author Ilana Estelle
Writing about politics, though challenging and often discomforting, serves as a powerful tool for shedding light on complex issues. This process dispels the shadows of ignorance, encouraging a deeper comprehension of our ...
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