On Thursday 26th March some of our group members
are having a trip out to Glossop Labour Club to watch a
band. We are meeting up at Manchester Piccadilly train
station to catch the 18.46 to Glossop which will take us
to Glossop Labour Club where the band is playing. We
will return on the 21.37 train arriving back at 22.10.
If you would like to come along just meet us at the
station at 6.30pm, we will wait near the train timetable
board. The train fare is £4.30 return.
We had our 'Bring and Share' event tonight and as well as eating too much chocolate (again) I've come away feeling really inspired. We talked about all the skills, experience and knowledge that we've gained by either coping with having a mental illness, or though caring for a loved one who has been very ill. You can see all the ideas we jotted down from the discussion - from coming to understand your limitations (and that these can change), to developing patience, coping strategies and learning how to think positively. We understand how mental health services work and different illnesses themselves. It struck me, particularly from the people in the room who themselves have to deal with what can be devastating mental illnesses, that we're a pretty skilled bunch of people. For some, mental illness forces a process of self examination - and eventually self awareness - that is painful but hugely illuminating. It's a process that many of us won't have to go throu...
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