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YOUR RESULTS FOR STORIES BY Greta Gillett

Writer and artist.

Caring for yourself
Greta Gillett August 01 2025

Help from another person, whether a carer or health advocate, can be of huge benefit to yourself. By Greta Gillett 

I am disabled with both visible (I use a walking stick) and invisible (I have a serious and complex mental illness and am also n...

What is resilience?
Greta Gillett May 01 2025

Feeling isolated and without support, we need resilience, but we also find resilience and strength in community and connection. Words by Greta Gillett

I am resilient. You, dear reader, are resilient. We are also strong, fearless and brave. Often these words have different and co...

Cuts deep
Greta Gillett April 01 2025

The government announced benefit cuts in March that will affect millions and inflict misery on vulnerable people. An impassioned piece on what welfare can mean to people, by Greta Gillett

For many years I was made to believe that Personal Independence Payment (PIP) was only for physical disabilities. I have had ser...

Issue 155: Poetry
Greta Gillett April 01 2025

Poetry from Issue 155

Turning pointby Show0_0manA turning point – what is this place?A shelter wrapped in silence,A door that opens just enough,Where ...

Life's sweet
Greta Gillett February 01 2025

Winter can be tough and the festive period especially so. Reflecting on times past and looking forward to the future, by Greta Gillett

Over the Christmas period, if you have been homeless or currently still are, there is often much reflection of Christmases past ...

Asking not begging
Greta Gillett December 01 2024

On the difficulties finding support with serious mental health issues. By Greta Gillett

I have an SMI: serious mental illness. The categories are schizophrenia, bipolar personality disorder and psychosis. I suff...

Reflecting on things
Greta Gillett June 01 2024

The smallest things can lead us to reflect on our past and remind us of difficult times. It’s important to remember who you are and how far you have come, while also enjoying the little things, writes Greta Gillett

Once you have been homeless and gone through what we have gone through, no matter the time that has passed – and whether you are...

Food
Greta Gillett April 01 2024

On how good the simple pleasure of cooking and eating a meal can make us feel. By Greta Gillett

I believe in order to have compassion for others you must have compassion for yourself. A real belief of mine is that we all des...

Take a moment
Greta Gillett February 01 2024

How a stranger’s kindness had our writer reflecting on moments in the past and looking forward to moments in the future. By Greta Gillett.

This article discusses sensitive subjects and includes themes and references that may upset or distress readers.I read a post o...

Ode to you all
Greta Gillett December 01 2022

The winter months are often difficult and challenging, especially when family life is complicated. A reminder of your strength and resolve, by Greta Gillett

This will be my first Christmas in my new home. The first time I have had my own flat that is in my name and not temporary and n...

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