My first book, Cerebral Palsy: A Story ‘Finding the Calm After the Storm’ was published here in the UK the day news broke about the Covid-19 pandemic. I remember my heart sank when I heard the news.

Covid-19

The following days and weeks were followed by unimaginable uncertainty, unprecedented lockdowns, and worry about our safety, health and futures, with mental health taking a massive tumble.

My two follow on books

My two follow on books 'Spirituality, Healing and Me' and 'Survival: The Covid Years - Time for Change’ have been published in the pandemic and the cost-of-living crisis we are all now facing.

It's 3-years into the pandemic

The pandemic started in 2019. Now 3 years in and there is still an element of struggle in all of us, with mental health still in decline. Times have changed and my struggles continue. Also, as an independent author I rely on people's goodwill for support.

I donate all royalties from my books to mental health charities across the globe and your support will be greatly appreciated, in these enormously difficult times.

For the cost of a couple of takeout coffees you can buy one of my books by following the link https://www.thecpdiary.com-my-books/ – I hope you can support the amazing work these charities do every day.

Ilana Estelle is a mental health and wellbeing advocate who combines educational insight with her personal experience of living with physical, mental, and emotional disabilities. She holds diplomas in Counselling, Diet and Nutrition, Nutritional Therapy, Psychotherapy and Counselling, and Stress Management. Through her writing, Ilana supports others in navigating their emotional, mental, and physical health challenges. In addition to writing for The CP Diary, her work has appeared in healthy lifestyle magazines. Ilana is also the author of three books: Cerebral Palsy: A Story – Finding the Calm After the Storm, Spirituality, Healing and Me, and Survival: The Covid Years – Time for Change.

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