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Restoration Diaries
Life is about growth. If you are not growing then you’re not really living. God’s desire is to nurture us spiritually, mentally and physically. Restoration Diaries is a blog page where I share my restoration journey and impel you to share yours.
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Ashley Nsimbi
Jul 10, 20213 min read
Identity Crisis
Hello all, I hope you are well. This blogpost is inspired by some questions that I saw today, whilst at work (I work in a primary...
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Ashley Nsimbi
Sep 16, 20202 min read
Life Update: Story Camp Experience
Hello all, it has been a while since I posted on this blog site. Today, I’m going to focus on the positivity rather than the negativity....
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Ashley Nsimbi
Jul 26, 20203 min read
The Other Side Of Mental Health Part 2 – The Link Between Spiritual and Mental Health
Introduction As part of @TimeToChange’s StoryCamp, I am writing about my experiences that might be less understood. My last blog was...
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Ashley Nsimbi
Jul 24, 20202 min read
The Other Side of Mental Health part 1 – Leaving University
Did you know, data reveals that 1,180 students who experienced mental ill health, left courses early in 2014-15, up 210% from 2009-10?...
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Ashley Nsimbi
Jun 17, 20202 min read
3 things that aid my mental health
Hello everyone, I am taking part in @TimeToChange’s StoryCamp. I decided to write about 3 things that aid my mental health because these...
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Ashley Nsimbi
May 31, 20205 min read
Enemies of Progress #1 - Fear
Psalm 138:7 – Though I walk in the midst of trouble, you preserve my life. You stretch out your hand against the anger of my foes; with...
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Ashley Nsimbi
May 10, 20206 min read
Dealing with a diagnosis
A few months ago, I had to come to terms with a new version of my diagnosis. This was difficult at first because of my preconceived ideas...
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Ashley Nsimbi
Apr 26, 20203 min read
Life update: Life in isolation
How has isolation been so far? Sobering. It is extremely humbling to think that “life is a flash of lightning in the dark of night. It is...
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Ashley Nsimbi
Mar 11, 20203 min read
Mental illness and Resilience
Does my mental illness make me a weaker or stronger person? This is a question I’ve asked myself without realising. If you have ever been...
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Ashley Nsimbi
Feb 24, 20203 min read
Faith not Fear
I’m not yet completely out of it but I thought I’ll write this because there might be someone else feeling the same way. Jesus says in...
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Ashley Nsimbi
Apr 16, 20193 min read
Life update: nightmares and voices
Hi all, I thought I’d give a quick update on what’s been going on with regards to my mental health. So far I’ve been doing well. My...
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Ashley Nsimbi
Sep 19, 20182 min read
Life update: Lack of fulfilment
Here is an update of my life. First of all, I am no longer at university. I decided that the best decision is for me to leave university...
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Ashley Nsimbi
Jul 24, 20182 min read
My story: my second time in hospital
It was quite a surprise for me because I was doing so well and I didn’t think I would relapse so soon. I vaguely remember what happened...
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Ashley Nsimbi
Jun 8, 20184 min read
Life update: Living with a psychosis
Hey guys, so it’s been a while since I last posted a blog. The main reason why I haven’t posted is because I wasn’t motivated to write...
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