For those that questioned why I didn’t attend the game last Saturday, this was why. My daughter asked me to go to the Pride parade with her, have a few drinks, a meal, and generally have a catch up on her life and her website project. She doesn’t live with me so I don’t see her that often so face to face time is very valuable

I’ve highlighted one particular part of her social media post from today. That is a nod to WWays. She was stunned by the response from here. I thank all of you that contributed feedback once again for your support.......

 

 

As some of you may remember, a year ago I set up a website that allows people to submit and share their personal stories regarding mental health, encouraging people to use their voice and realise that they're not going through this alone.

The response I received was absolutely insane. That insane in fact, that I shut it down after a few months as I couldn't cope with managing the website alongside my own mental health.

But now I'm back 💥 I'm in a better place with my mental health, I'm currently in the process of purchasing my first home, and next week I start my dream job as a Teaching Assistant in a special educational needs school.

So I've decided to relaunch my project. A website where you can anonymously submit your mental health story, in the form of poetry, short stories, song lyrics, or simply anything that expresses you.

www.mindofourown.co.uk

Edited August 27, 20196 yr by MancWanderer

49 minutes ago, DavidLeesMullet said:

Suffered from it for nearly 35 years now, being a Bolton fan doesn't help much though.

Living in Nottingham for 25yrs probably didn't either 😊

53 minutes ago, DavidLeesMullet said:

Suffered from it for nearly 35 years now, being a Bolton fan doesn't help much though.

 

3 minutes ago, RONNIE PHILLIPS said:

Living in Nottingham for 25yrs probably didn't either 😊

And being called Rex 

5 minutes ago, RONNIE PHILLIPS said:

Living in Nottingham for 25yrs probably didn't either 😊

Agreed couldn't wait to get out. Didn't mind being called Rex though, I've been called worse!!! 

Next for neighbour was called Rex. He was the guy you could rely on to give you a bollocking when your ball went into his garden; which it often did. 

Things came to a head when all the kids were stood on his wall shouting Zieg Heil! with arms raised, Hitler style. 

We all got a proper bollocking from our own dad's for that little stunt but I think it made a point. 

If anyone is around 60 and former pupil of Castle Hill Secondary school he was a maths teacher there. Proper cunt. 

 

Heard today we lost another wanderer who some of you may know. 

Neil Smethurst, known as Smeg took his own life earlier in the week. 

Only knew him to nod too, myself but you’d see him everywhere. All Miami’s fun busses and Euro jollies. Good Mates with randy west off here and all the ESL regulars that stand near smiley etc. 

Apparently had struggles for a quite a time and finally lost the battle. 

Absolutely terrible.

If your struggling folks, let someone know.  

Bloody hell thats a crying shame. poor lad. 
 

If anyone is going through it and needs someone to talk to feel free to give us a shout.

Thats awful news 😔 May he now be at peace 

mental health is no laughing matter and it’s ok not to be ok it really is.

My mrs boss, the one with the mad russian wife, went for an early morning jog the other day and found a young lad hanging from a tree

20 year old lad jumped off the offices next to Sainsbury’s in Blackpool on Thursday

4 hours ago, gonzo said:

Heard today we lost another wanderer who some of you may know. 

Neil Smethurst, known as Smeg took his own life earlier in the week. 

Only knew him to nod too, myself but you’d see him everywhere. All Miami’s fun busses and Euro jollies. Good Mates with randy west off here and all the ESL regulars that stand near smiley etc. 

Apparently had struggles for a quite a time and finally lost the battle. 

Absolutely terrible.

If your struggling folks, let someone know.  

He was a top lad, very funny, and so likeable.

I know his brother better, went to Munich & Madrid with him.

He had his demons for a long time.

The family are devastated, obviously.

RIP Smegs xx

5 minutes ago, jeep said:

He was a top lad, very funny, and so likeable.

I know his brother better, went to Munich & Madrid with him.

He had his demons for a long time.

The family are devastated, obviously.

RIP Smegs xx

Brother isn’t called rob is he? Just thought a lad called Neil smethurst went to my school albeit a few years older 

No mate. His brother is P

3 minutes ago, jeep said:

No mate. His brother is P

Thanks pal. Just suddenly thought then.  I’ve been through suicide with a close member of my family and it’s horrific. Even now 10’years on 

After a pretty severe mental health relapse recently my youngest has revamped her website so anyone looking for an outlet/help the address is below 

https://www.mindofourown.co.uk/home

WWayers came through for her superbly in the past so if anyone would like to contribute a story or their thoughts please feel free to do so

Ta x

3 minutes ago, MancWanderer said:

After a pretty severe mental health relapse recently my youngest has revamped her website so anyone looking for an outlet/help the address is below 

https://www.mindofourown.co.uk/home

WWayers came through for her superbly in the past so if anyone would like to contribute a story or their thoughts please feel free to do so

Ta x

How's she doing now?

4 minutes ago, Tonge moor green jacket said:

How's she doing now?

Getting there slowly mate. Just accepted an offer on her house so planning to go to Thailand for a year or two teaching English before returning and moving to Manc. I’d rather she didn’t head East but she reckons that will help her as she loves the country 

2 minutes ago, MancWanderer said:

Getting there slowly mate. Just accepted an offer on her house so planning to go to Thailand for a year or two teaching English before returning and moving to Manc. I’d rather she didn’t head East but she reckons that will help her as she loves the country 

That's a heck of a step. Hope all works out.

9 minutes ago, MancWanderer said:

Getting there slowly mate. Just accepted an offer on her house so planning to go to Thailand for a year or two teaching English before returning and moving to Manc. I’d rather she didn’t head East but she reckons that will help her as she loves the country 

Happy for her mate. A new focus can do wonders 

33 minutes ago, MancWanderer said:

Getting there slowly mate. Just accepted an offer on her house so planning to go to Thailand for a year or two teaching English before returning and moving to Manc. I’d rather she didn’t head East but she reckons that will help her as she loves the country 

Will do her the world of good mate and get her out the rate face. Wonderful country with wonderful people. Will be the making of her. If you want a chum to go over and visit with just tell A it’s not her scene and tell her I will accompany you. I’m sure she will love that 😁

1 hour ago, Escobarp said:

Will do her the world of good mate and get her out the rate face. Wonderful country with wonderful people. Will be the making of her. If you want a chum to go over and visit with just tell A it’s not her scene and tell her I will accompany you. I’m sure she will love that 😁

Oh aye I can picture her face now when I tell her I’m off to Thailand with you 😂

Bold move this ....

 

https://www.theguardian.com/science/2020/dec/09/psychedelic-drug-dmt-to-be-trialled-in-uk-to-treat-depression?

Think they have it in America already 

6 minutes ago, burnden said:

Bold move this ....

 

https://www.theguardian.com/science/2020/dec/09/psychedelic-drug-dmt-to-be-trialled-in-uk-to-treat-depression?

Interesting. 

Hope it works out- more power to the medical profession. 

On 09/05/2020 at 18:05, ZicoKelly said:

My mrs boss, the one with the mad russian wife, went for an early morning jog the other day and found a young lad hanging from a tree

 whatever happened to the mad russian wife? 

8 minutes ago, burnden said:

Bold move this ....

 

https://www.theguardian.com/science/2020/dec/09/psychedelic-drug-dmt-to-be-trialled-in-uk-to-treat-depression?

There is a podcast (Drug science Podcast i think) that discusses this stuff. It is such an interesting subject. The MDMA treatment is fascinating. a lot of red tape to stop progression which prevents getting the information to finalise whether its good or bad.