Episode 8: My body was out of control. It felt like my life was over. I had no hope.

Content Warning: This episode discusses subjects including
depression, Mental Health, Body Image, Self Harm and Suicide.
Listener discretion is advised.
Sidney Willis
When chronic illness takes you into a mental health nightmare.
Sidney Willis was a happy, bright and athletic teenager before a sudden and chronic medical condition took her on a traumatic and life altering journey. At a time when Sidney should have been a carefree young women enjoying friends and new adventures, she was instead battling to open her eyes and get out of bed.
Sidney's journey takes us from terrible lows, into the inspiring fights to reclaim her body and mind.
Links:
Beyond Blue: beyondblue.org.au/
Black Dog Institute: www.blackdogins...
Headspace: headspace.org.au/
Lifeline: www.lifeline.o...
Epilepsy WA: www.epilepsywa...
Epilepsy Action Australia: www.epilepsy.o...
Butterfly Foundation: butterfly.org.au/
Our Socials:
⁠⁠ TheW0W/⁠⁠
⁠⁠ the_wisdom_of_women⁠⁠
⁠⁠tiktok.com/@the_wisdom_of_women?lang=en⁠⁠
⁠⁠ TheW0W⁠⁠
Host Socials:
Shauna | ⁠⁠ shaunagramofficial⁠⁠
Sidney | ⁠⁠ sid.doubleyou⁠⁠
Jo | ⁠⁠ peaceatron5000

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Incredible story ❤ amazing, strong, vulnerable thank you for sharing

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Very brave Sidney and Shauna 🙏☘️