Words by Angela Clark Photos courtesy of Vicky Lenaghan Climbing the highest mountain in Africa helped a grieving Clydebank mother put her life back together following the sudden loss of her daughter. And in the process of scaling the 5,895 metres (19,341 ft) dormant … [Read more...] about A Mother’s Journey
Personal Experience
A Christmas Story
I was living on the Greek island of Spetses, my first Christmas alone, following the death of my partner. Many islanders had invited me to join their celebrations but respected my refusals. My closest neighbours were a family of five. Swiss born Esther, Greek husband, … [Read more...] about A Christmas Story
In Praise of Our NHS
Words by James Cormack & Photos by Caroline Finn Most of us have mixed outcomes when we need to use our National Health Service. In my experience, the treatment from the beginning to the end was wholly positive. It was in September 2020 I was diagnosed with urethral … [Read more...] about In Praise of Our NHS
CLAIM WHAT’S YOURS – Caring for the Carers
By Amanda Eleftheriades “I didn’t have a clue about benefits before Sarah died, she dealt with all of that.” Steven Rocks from Clydebank, worked as a delivery driver and then a chef in the Jasmine Chinese restaurant in Dumbarton. The only time he had signed on was for … [Read more...] about CLAIM WHAT’S YOURS – Caring for the Carers
My Cancer Story
Words by John Donnelly photo by Katie Kennedy The year was 2007, I had just started the best job I’d ever have. After 17 years working as a prison officer, I took a huge gamble and joined Renfrewshire Council’s Joint Commissioning Team based at Dykebar Psychiatric Hospital … [Read more...] about My Cancer Story