"Call a spade a spade" is a figurative expression and refers to someone speaking clearly and directly. Calling something out, straight talking, telling it 'like it is' and not how you would like it to be. Speaking truthfully, frankly, and directly about a particular topic, is what The CP Diary does.

Getting straight to the point

If someone feels the topic or subject is difficult, or unpleasant, it’s because it’s struck a nerve. I get straight to the point, which many have told me is breathtaking, because what id out there is spin, it isn't the truth. If nothing else my blog is truthful. Others resonate with what I write.

For those who do feel intimidated, it’s because my blogs have struck a nerve, but perhaps if they have struck a nerve, it's time to do something about it, something to take on board, something to deal with.

Choose to deal with 'Mental Health'

Generally in 2023, Mental health is still something ignored, not by me, it's something I continue to champion, talk about. Telling it 'like it is' helps me to function in an honest, open and transparent way, where I can 'just be me.' There are no airs and graces with me. It's time to deal with mental health.

My writing is honest, it's simple

My writing is honest, it's simple. It concurs with how the universe expects me to write, for me to speak the truth, to tell it like it is. I give the information to you straight without the bells and whistles. I wear my heart on my sleeve, because it's good for my mental health.

The universe knows that if collectively we’re not calling anyone out, or we’re not hurting anyone, then it is okay. For those who see it as a bad thing, they will already have that pre-disposition, no matter what anyone says, or what anyone writes.

Breathtakingly honest, The CP Diary restores a little much-needed faith in humanity.

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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2 comments on “Telling It 'Like It Is'”

  1. Soft writers typically cloud the facts, perhaps to avoid the slightest ripple of controversy. The war on truth is real.

    I've read many testimonials about The CP Diary, everyone loves the way you tell it like it is. Very straight, no chaser.

    1. Thanks Tim. The war on truth is real you're right, but first we have to call out the lies and no one's doing that. People would rather go with the majority who lie, than fall into line with the minority who call those who tell lies out.

      I work on universal truths, which means I call out things as they are, rather than things that are invented or imagined, how we would like those facts to be. It's not my way, and it wouldn't be my blog.

      I have never come across my own testimonial. I am happy to hear people are liking the fact that my writing is straight, telling it like it is. I pray it pays off and people start to become proactive.

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