PGP / SPD My story:

  Why...? Survival. Don't want to become like those who hurt me. Because the world needs more good. Because I've had too much bad. Sometimes “nice” isn’t just a personality trait… Sometimes it’s protection. Survival. Adaptation. Behind the softness, there can be things people don’t see. Things that shaped how we move through the world. Be kind—but also be aware. Not everything gentle came from ease. Sarah Wingfield 💗 KawaiiDollDecora.uk #nice #support #CPTSDAwareness #TraumaInformed #BeKindAlways #InvisibleIllness #MentalHealthAwareness #DisabilityAwareness Alt Text: A four-panel kawaii-style pastel comic. In the first panel, a cute character asks another character labelled “Nice,” “Why are you so nice?” In the second panel, a hand lifts the top of the “Nice” character’s head. In the third panel, the inside is revealed to say “CPTSD.” In the final panel, the character gently places the “Nice” label back on, smiling softly. The image uses soft pinks, sparkles, and a cute aesthe...

  My Dead Friend Zoe, Food for the soul: My Dead Friend Zoe is a beautiful, raw, and deeply heartfelt film. It captures the struggles of juggling life’s obstacles while trying to keep those you love safe and close. At its core, it sheds light on suicide awareness—reminding us that while some survive the battlefield, many continue fighting silent wars within, and tragically, some lose that battle. The story follows Merritt, a veteran living with PTSD, who is haunted—both literally and emotionally—by the presence of her best friend Zoe, who died. Zoe becomes her shadow, a constant reminder of love, loss, and the invisible weight soldiers carry after war. This masterpiece is both tear-jerking and uplifting, blending grief with resilience. It asks us not only to witness the struggle but also to support change, encouraging viewers to back three organisations and share the film’s message so it reaches those who need it most. A moving portrayal of friendship, trauma, and healing, My Dead...

Seeking Compassion - Humour helps: One of my strongest memories from Ayclive is also one of the hardest. I was shaking, in pain, and sat on the floor at the entrance — overwhelmed, ignored, and treated with hostility. In the middle of all that, someone asked me for my ticket QR code. I said, “I’ll see if I can find that for you… and while I’m at it, maybe I’ll try and find some compassion too — it seems to be in short supply.” One of the few kind staff nearby chuckled, and so did I. I was having a PTSD flashback, completely caught up in a wave of panic and helplessness — but that moment of humour, my own defiance in the face of it all, snapped me out of it. Even as I relived the trauma, the memory of that small spark made me giggle again. And reminded me: humour is a valid coping strategy. Whoever said it isn’t clearly hasn’t needed it like we have. — Sarah Independent Disability Advocate #Disability #DisabilityInclusion #PTSDRecovery #DisabledAndProud #StrongerTogether #ChronicIllness...