Virag's story

Virag talks about her struggles with her mental health and how her craft has helped her.
Please note this story contains talk about self harming thoughts & miscarriage
This project is to help get more people talking about mental health and brake down the stigma is has had for too long.
I hope you enjoy.
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www.mentalheal...
www.samaritans...
www.rethink.org
www.mind.org.uk
www.nhs.uk
Music by Chillhop Music
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[@beverleylawton6899]

Thank you so much for sharing this. I was 46 when my cancer therapist told me that perhaps it was time to stop telling everyone I was TOO sensitive - she said she thought perhaps I was just very sensitive! I am now 62 and proudly accept that I am a sensitive person and I don’t need to apologize for it! I am glad knitting has helped you to deal with your loss. I wish you well.

[@VisitWithNanaAndPapa]

I have had a rule since 2008 that I cannot rip out unless the mistake will make the item not fit.
that alone has helped with my mental health so very much.
Lockdown was so hard because I didn't have a support system. But knitting remained a source of joy and I found amazing podcasts and knitters online to help.