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We recently held our AGM- some people in a hall, some people on zoom- you know what things are like these days! Well each year we share something about how we have got to where we are now, and this year Jo Davis, Founder of Designs in Mind, shared some of her reflections of this journey, what now and what is the future? From Jo... Last year, seems ages ago, when I ran through our 25 year history. I’ve been thinking again about those early days, what drove me , why did I think
Rakhee's Story
I thought it would be easy to write about my journey pre, peri, and post, Designs in Mind; though it's not really 'post' DiM, as I moved from being a referred member, via CMHT, to staff member. I've spoken about it so many times to anyone who'd listen, and you can find out a little more via previous stories for the studio.
It took me a while to admit I was a member, due to the stigma associated with mental health, especially to my side of the family as it's still a huge tabo
Alfie's Story
I have struggled with my mental health since the age of 8. I came across Designs in Mind unexpectedly when I was on leave with my support worker. As soon as I walked in I was greeted by warm, smiling faces. We got shown upstairs and I can remember thinking what an amazing place! I was in one of the darkest points of my life and it has been hard to get to where I am now, but here I am over a year later and I have found some of the most supportive people and I now look forward
Maddy's Story
A little over 10 years ago I had just turned 30 and life was good. I had it all, great house, perfect husband, 3 adorable children and a large family network.
A year later started the worst time of my life so far. Within 9 months I had lost 3 grandparents and we were having huge marital problems.
I held it together, with dignity (most of the time) for the sake of my children.
We moved to a new house and started getting things back on track but 6 months later I lost my dad to
