Andrew Lawes knows how difficult it is to combat your fears. And how important it is.
About Andrew Lawes
Having dealt with depression since childhood, Andrew Lawes writes passionately and honestly on the subject of mental health issues in the hopes that he can make a difference in the lives of others with similar struggles. Hailing from Northern England, he is currently a support worker for adults with learning difficulties. In addition to his social work, Andrew is pursuing a degree in English with the Open University of England. Find him on Facebook, Twitter @laweslaweslawes, and Andrew-Lawes.com. Or email him at andrew_lawes@hotmail.com.
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Understanding Self-Harm
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Andrew Lawes explains how ‘self-harm isn’t about dying. Self-harm is about living.’
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It’s bad enough that you weren’t prepared to be a father, but failing to be there for your kids and not holding yourself accountable for who they become is even worse.
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While most people can enjoy pleasant afternoons, I live in constant fear of the approaching storms.
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Ten years later, I still haven’t talked about how much the miscarriage affected me.
Depression—My Story
October 23, 2012 By 1 Comment
Depression can be a fatal illness. Andrew Lawes has survived it, but it was a near thing for a while.
How to Love Someone With Depression
October 19, 2012 By 36 Comments
One of the hardest things about depression is understanding it. This advice will help.
Children Remember
October 9, 2012 By 7 Comments
Andrew Lawes recalls how his father made any hope of a “normal” childhood impossible.
The Scandal of Male Suicide
October 4, 2012 By 25 Comments
Andrew Lawes seeks to erase the stigma that prevents men from getting the help they need before they see killing themselves as the only option.
“There is a push for women to be their most genuine selves, and yet now there is makeup for men!?”
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