Personal stories Archives

Animal encounters

3 December 2024

Owl Enlightenment, near Glastonbury, doesn’t just offer the chance to spend time with some majestic birds but also an opportunity to…

Little and often – Daily habits that can make a positive change

11 November 2024

Picture showing the hands of a man carrying a yoga mat

Meet Michael. He looks after himself by focusing on the small wins. Making time every day for activities that make him feel good…

Small steps can make a big difference – how rucking helped one man’s mental health

5 November 2024

For James Hughes, walking with a weighted rucksack helped his physical and mental wellbeing.

How to be an LGBTQIA+ ally: A workplace guide

19 June 2024

Recovery Navigator Phoebe Horrocks recently become LGBTQIA+ lead for Second Step’s Community Rehabilitation service in Bristol. In this role, she…

“Just go for it. If you’re able to volunteer, it’s massively enriching to do so”

3 June 2024

When Charlie started mental health volunteering, his goal was to help people and make a difference. What he didn’t realise was how much volunteering would make a difference to his life too.

Step Together supports Kayleigh to live more independently

17 April 2024

Step Together client Kayleigh recently spoke to the BBC in a poignant interview alongside her recovery coach Rooth Langston-Hart and…

Tips for working with colleagues observing Ramadan

13 March 2024

Ramadan began on Sunday 10 March and will continue until Tuesday 9 April. In this blog post, Hana Ahmed who…

Finding your voice on Time to Talk Day

1 February 2024

On Time to Talk Day 2024, our Digital Communications Officer, Jo, opens up about using her own voice. In an honest account, she reflects on supporting others with their mental health while avoiding the instinctive “Yeah, not too bad” response about her own.