Childhood left me separate from the World

Date 14 January 2024
Author Ilana Estelle
My childhood left me separate from the world. I was isolated and detached, dealing with something, that left me with no choice but to dig deep into what I later learned was a physical, mental and emotional disability ...
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Coping with Twin Loss

Date 11 January 2024
Author Ilana Estelle
Grieving is a difficult and individual process and everyone copes with loss in their own way and at their own pace. Taking the time to live with the reality that my twin is gone, for me involves acknowledging and accepting the ...
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Why Reading The CP Diary is Beneficial

Date 10 January 2024
Author Ilana Estelle
As the author of The CP Diary I share my personal journey and experiences. I hope my resilience and determination is inspiring to motivate others to face their own challenges head-on. There are several reasons why reading The ...
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An aching void without my twin

Date 7 January 2024
Author Ilana Estelle
We were different from other twins through our upbringing, which didn't work for us. My twin and I led independent and separate lives, not through choice, but the twin bond was always there. Losing my twin a year ago, is painful ...
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Grief

Date 4 January 2024
Author Ilana Estelle
An 'excerpt from a blog on grief' - by Sarah Paris, medium.com/@parissb "When my little brother died, I wanted the world to stop. Why wasn’t the weight of my grief shared by the random strangers laughing as they strolled ...
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Welcome to 2024

Date 2 January 2024
Author Ilana Estelle
As we say goodbye to the past year and welcome the new one, I want to take a moment to convey my gratitude to you all. Thank you for your continued support and for being a part of The CP Diary community. The past year ...
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End of Year Reflections 2023

Date 31 December 2023
Author Ilana Estelle
Trying to find a title that sums up the year is always a difficult task. This new title does the job and paves the way for future end of year titles! This is my last blog of 2023. In terms of writing, it's been a busy year and I've been…
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The CP Diary: A Mental Health Blog

Date 29 December 2023
Author Ilana Estelle
The CP Diary is an online blog and resource that provides information, support and guidance on various topics related to mental health and wellbeing. It aims to promote good mental health by raising awareness, providing ...
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Christmas Eve Thoughts

Date 24 December 2023
Author Ilana Estelle
Dear Readers, It's that time of year again when I take time to reflect on my year with The CP Diary. It's been a difficult year for us all, for me also, as it's the first year without my twin as I continue my life without her. My message will…
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Fight and Flight

Date 20 December 2023
Author Ilana Estelle
A year after my twin's death and I'm still playing catch up on my health. Just thinking about my twin and having to watch her declining health is something I still struggle to come to terms with. I'm in fight and flight. My declining health ...
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The CP Diary: Story and Survival Guide

Date 19 December 2023
Author Ilana Estelle
The CP Diary is Ilana's personal blog. Her blog serves as a platform to share her personal experiences and journey with a physical, mental and emotional disability. Through her blog posts, she aims to provide inspiration ...
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Tips for Reflection Practices

Date 17 December 2023
Author Ilana Estelle
Reflection is how I get to write in depth material on my personal blogs, with a little research thrown in on my more technical blogs, just to make sure I'm on the right tracks. Growing up, spending time in reflection is what saved me, my ...
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