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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Reasons to Interact with The CP Diary

Date 15 December 2023
Author Ilana Estelle
In 2023, the world has become harder to navigate. The CP Diary platform focuses on providing understanding, clarity, and promoting personal growth. It offers a wide range of topics and resources to help individuals ...
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Coming to Terms With Traumatic Loss

Date 13 December 2023
Author Ilana Estelle
A very good friend gifted me with the TickTock transcript by Billy-Bob Thornton (below). Any loss, if it’s protracted, or not considered the norm, can be traumatic. The podcast timing couldn’t be more perfect. It’s a year since I lost my ...
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My Twin, Sheila's 1st Anniversary Poem

Date 10 December 2023
Author Ilana Estelle
There is no night without a dawningNo winter without a springAnd beyond the dark horizonOur hearts will once more sing…For those who leave us for a whileHave only gone awayOut of a restless, care worn worldInto a ...
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The CP Diary: An Informative Blog

Date 7 December 2023
Author Ilana Estelle
The CP Diary is a personal blog that is also topical and informative, a blog that covers a wide range of subjects. It provides current and up-to-date information on a wide variety of topics, ensuring readers stay informed on the latest ...
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Being Honest with Myself

Date 6 December 2023
Author Ilana Estelle
I have been dealing with mental health for as long as I can remember. From a very early age I was aware I was dealing with something. Truth is important; I needed to be honest with myself about what I was dealing with, later ...
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Still recovering from trauma

Date 3 December 2023
Author Ilana Estelle
I'm still recovering from dental trauma and tinnitus through the months of trauma of losing my twin and although I'm not struggling as much as I was, I am still struggling. I still have more treatments to go I still have more dental treatments ...
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