The CP Diary is 14 years old today. I wrote my first ever blog for the diary on the 17th of May 2010. Now, as it enters its 15th year, I've covered a lot of ground. There's a lot to read, but don't be put off by the amount. Instead, be encouraged to continue to 'turn the pages'.

In these 14 years, I want to thank you the reader, for your continued support. I hope there can be more growth and that my blog can continue to make a positive impact. This is a milestone I didn’t think about, let alone imagine I would reach.

Piecing my life and experiences together

I can't describe how I feel, but I am grateful. Although I don't think I'll ever get over not knowing about my disability, I am comforted by the fact that I know everything about my disability now and that I have been able to piece that, my experiences and my life together.

But my blog isn't just a personal blog. I write from a universal standpoint, which means anyone and everyone can resonate with my words. As I continue to write about the things that affect us in our everyday lives, I hope you will stay and continue to read.

It's not only a blog for me

I write from a universal standpoint, which means anyone and everyone can resonate with my words. As I continue to write about the things that affect us in our every day, I hope you will continue to read.

My blog is a 'healing blog' but we have to put the time in to want to read, to want to heal.

Thank you...

I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has physically contributed to my blog over the years and to all my readers. Your support means the world to me.

It is important to navigate all challenges

We have all been profoundly affected by events like Brexit and the Covid-19 pandemic. These times have changed us and have had a significant impact on our mental health. I know firsthand how important it is to navigate these challenges and writing has been a crucial outlet for me.

Please continue to stay and to continue to read

I hope that you find value in my words and continue to stay with me on this journey. There is a lot of ground to cover, but it's important to remember that you can't put a price on mental health. I know what my writing does for me – I hope you will take the time, to stay on my blog and continue to read.

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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