Monthly Archives: April 2017

Dominique, from South Africa, beautifully expresses through the power of pure vulnerability why #EmergingProud is so vital: CLICK HERE TO READ DOMINIQUE’S FULL STORY ON HER BLOG Thank you Dominique, for your heartfelt authentic sharing, in order to help others … Continue reading →

What do we hope to achieve through the inaugural #EmergingProud day, and how?  The overall aim is to create a safer society in which to openly talk about our ‘madness’, without the fear of recriminations. But where do we start? … Continue reading →

In November 2016 the Indiegogo campaign I ran to make the #EmergingProud campaign and film was a complete flop. Looking back I’m not surprised; I suppose it was kind of incredulous that someone who had no idea about film- making … Continue reading →

Supported by the BUTABIKA RECOVERY COLLEGE and initiated by the Founder of HEARTSOUNDS, Joseph Atukunda, plans for the #EmergingProud launch event are underway in Uganda, Africa. It is important that #EmergingProud is transcultural, and thanks to support from Dr Nakku and Recovery … Continue reading →

Susie Beiler from Sedona in Arizona had been diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome  and was deplete of energy when she woke up to another reality; the reality that she has lived by for the past 12 years, learning to heal … Continue reading →

People are working their socks off behind the scenes to make the 12th May a success all over the world. Sean Blackwell and his wife Ligia Splendore have really gone all out and are hosting a 2-day event; the first … Continue reading →

The #EmergingProud campaign aims to build bridges with psychiatry, however, we cannot deny how many people feel that they have been harmed by the current paradigm of care. Andrea Hollebakken’s story is a brave one, and shows how much wisdom … Continue reading →