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Nervous and Excited: Why This Conversation Is Long Overdue

Emily shares her emotional journey preparing to speak at Saint Mary’s SARC Annual Conference about reaching unreached survivors and bridging the gap in trauma support.

Preparing This Keynote Has Me Feeling All the Things

A behind-the-scenes look at preparing to speak at Saint Mary’s SARC Annual Conference. Emily shares the emotional weight of speaking to the sector as a survivor.

When Self-Care Feels Impossible (And What I Do Instead)

Living with MS, trauma, and perimenopause means self-care often feels impossible. Here’s what I do instead when the Instagram version isn’t realistic.

When I Needed Help, These Were the Barriers I Faced

A deeply personal account of the barriers faced when seeking help after trauma: waiting lists, limited options, readiness requirements, and access issues.

Living with MS Taught Me About Accessibility Barriers Survivors Face

How living with MS revealed the same accessibility barriers survivors face when seeking trauma support, and why I built ReConnected Life differently.

Someone Asked Me Why Our Programmes Work When Others Don’t

Immediate access, self-paced recovery, and survivor-led support. Discover why ReConnected Life programmes help survivors move from surviving to living when traditional approaches fall short.

Our Partner Organisations Are Doing Incredible Work – And They’re Drowning

The charities supporting survivors are doing vital work under immense pressure. Reduced funding, greater need, and rising costs. The reality of the service crisis and what it means for survivors.

A Message Came Through Yesterday: The Gap Between Therapy Sessions and Real Life

What happens after the 12 therapy sessions end? A real message reveals the gap between structured support and everyday life, and why peer community matters for ongoing healing.

Soft Grounding Techniques for Winter: Nervous System Tools That Don’t Require Energy

Discover gentle, evidence-based grounding techniques designed for winter’s low-energy months. Practical nervous system tools that work with your body, not against it.

Neurodiversity and Routine Shifts: Why January Hits Harder (And How to Navigate It)

Understand why routine disruption hits neurodivergent brains harder in January and discover practical, low-demand strategies to rebuild routine with compassion.