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WHERE MENTAL HEALTH FINDS A VOICE

A blog dedicated to breaking the silence around mental health, offering a safe space for stories, insights, and resources. Where Mental Health Finds a Voice empowers readers to embrace their journeys, find support, and speak their truths.

Samantha Laycock

Apr 20, 20243 min read

HEALING AND PERSONAL GROWTH

This Is Where I Save Myself

I have been in what feels like a free fall for a while now. Struggling. Struggling with how I am feeling. Struggling with who I am....

Samantha Laycock

Mar 31, 20242 min read

MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS

The Shadow

There is a shadow that follows me around. A shell of a person who once existed. She hangs around just out of sight, but you can always...

Samantha Laycock

Mar 4, 20247 min read

HEALING AND PERSONAL GROWTH

An Oath to Growth: My Ever-Evolving Promises

I had the perfect opening line for this blog post when I woke up at 4:30 in the morning the other day. I thought that I should open up my...

Samantha Laycock

Feb 25, 20245 min read

EMPOWERMENT & POST TRAUMATIC GROWTH

Beyond Trauma: Navigating Intimacy as a Sexual Assault Survivor

Samantha Laycock

Feb 12, 20243 min read

MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS

The Courage To Take Care Of Yourself

Samantha Laycock

Feb 4, 20248 min read

SELF-CARE AND MINDFUL LIVING

The Me Month Challenge: 29 Days of Self-Love & Self-Care

Are you ready for a self-care challenge that is going to improve your life? I find February one of the hardest months to get through. For...

Samantha Laycock

Feb 1, 20243 min read

HEALING AND PERSONAL GROWTH

A Tale of Growth: Redefining Healing in the Year Ahead

Samantha Laycock

Jan 7, 20246 min read

HEALING AND PERSONAL GROWTH

Bold Beginnings: Mapping Out My Goals for 2024

I have been staring at the cursor blink for 20 minutes now. I haven’t written a blog post for a while and I have put a lot of pressure on...