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Stories of Hope

Stories of Hope

Stories of Hope

Ailsa McPherson

4 Oct

Written By Abbie Williams

Abbie Williams

Shirley Beall

Donna Ferguson

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Difficult times are a fact of life. It's impossible to bypass them if you are living on planet earth.

The good news is though, that they do pass, you just have to be patient.

So keep breathing and one day you will wake up and realise you made it t

Sometimes it's hard to know whether you have depression or you are just feeling a bit down.

It's important to understand the difference so you can seek help.

Depression is a common condition and it affects people in many different ways.

If you rec

When Letters of Hope volunteer, Clay, reached out to ask if he would be able to use his typewriter to write some Letters of Hope, it was of course a huge YES!!!

What a beautiful thing to receive a letter that has been written using a typewriter.

He

Valentines Day is not far away!

We are planning something special so we can spread the love to as many people as possible. And not for just one day!

Stay tuned for more details in the coming weeks to find out how you can become involved.

#valentin

In a world full of loneliness and disconnection it's encouraging to know that Letters of Hope can make someone feel cared for and less alone.

#mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #anxiety #selfcare #depression #mentalhealthsup

Meet Arthur Maddocks-Brown, a once Letters of Hope letter recipient turned volunteer (and I would say, a champion of our cause!)

Arthur and I caught up for coffee on Saturday.

He is a prime example of the long lasting impact that a seemingly small

Sometimes it's ok not to be ok.
Not every cloud has a silver lining!
Take your time to feel sad, angry or disappointed.
Have your moment, your day or week.
Then try to do something that will fill your cup. it can help to write a list of tiny things

Your donation can help Letters of Hope reach more people in the community.

All donations made will go towards stamps, stationery, operational costs and our volunteer program.

To find out more click on the 'DONATE' link in our bio.

#mentalhealt

On the days that you wake up with darkness wrapped around you and you are not sure how you are going to get through it a Letter of Hope can be the beacon of light you have been waiting for.

Knowing that someone took the time to fill a page with han

Through out the holiday season Letter of Hope volunteers continued to spread kindness and hope to those in need.

If you were someone who found this time of the year challenging we hope you managed to get the support you needed.

2025 is a new year,

If you were around in the 70's and 80's you may remember this song by Pilot. January sick and tried you've been hanging on me..

It pops into my mind every January because it has such a haunting tune.

January can be a particularly hard time of year

Never discount the positive power of a small act of kindness.

When someone is going through a difficult time receiving a Letter of Hope can be a game changer.

Mental illnesses and psychological distress are difficult things to talk about and finding a general practitioner (GP) who you feel comfortable talking to can seem like an impossible task.

It’s vital that you find someone who is knowledgeable,

Sometimes the world can feel like such a lonely place to live in.

To receive a handwritten letter filled with hope and love can often be the glimmer of light that someone needs to know they are not alone and that someone is thinking about them.

If

Support services are not just Helplines.

Free and confidential help is also available through web chat and text.

There are also online forums you can join that will connect you with mental health professionals and people with lived experience.

Letters of Hope aims to make a positive difference in the lives of those people going through a tough time. When we receive feedback like this is reinforces how important these small acts of kindness are.

If you would like to receive your own Letter

Anne Frank had an amazing outlook on life. She said that everyone had inside them a piece of good news.

That good news is that you don’t realise how great you can be!

How much you can love!

What you can accomplish! And what your potential

Our aim at Letters of Hope is to spread kindness, raise awareness of mental health and to brighten the days of those in need. It's encouraging to know that we are on the right track.

If you need help and support this Christmas please know it's available.

Swipe to see the available supports ❤️

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