A mental health awareness memoir to help fight stigma.

A project in Birmingham, UK by Katie Houghton
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My personal journey with mental health - anorexia, anxiety, OCD and bipolar disorder. My quest to publish my story to raise awareness.
Backers: 47
Average Pledge Per Backer: £13

Funded: £626 of £550
Dates: May 7th -> Jun 4th (28 days)
Project By: Katie Houghton
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Latest News

I've only gone and done it!!!!!!!

May 27th - via: kickstarter.com
OMG!!! I honestly didn't see this happening when I started this campaign, I did it thinking that just maybe it might work but most probably not (I don't have much confidence in myself can you tell?!)  Well that's me told as the campaign for the... (Read More)

Getting there! New Blog!

May 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Everyone, To all the new backers, a HUGE thank you!!  I'm not going to lie trying to get this campaign funded has been stressful! It's an everyday job but I'm so glad that it seems to be getting there! There are 13 days left, it's all or nothing... (Read More)

Ninja notes and a little deflated but not defeated.

May 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Ninja notes!  Hi guys,  So a little update. With it being mental health awareness week I have been sending "Happy Post" to other struggling with mental illness to try and spread a little hope.  I have also gone out with what i have named my... (Read More)

Mental Health Awareness Week -Time for Happy Post!

May 15th - via: kickstarter.com
So, it's mental health awareness week! I always hope that this week will make people have mental health on their minds more, this should happen all the time but i do hope that this week makes people that maybe don't struggle with mental health issues... (Read More)

Another video - even wonkier than the first one!

May 13th - via: kickstarter.com
You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play Replay with sound Play with sound 00:00 00:00  Hi Everyone! Here's a little video for you, yes, I know, it's even "wonkier" than the first one but hey, I'm feeling a little wonky myself... (Read More)

So close to half way there!! And facebook strikes again!!!!!

May 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Eeek!!!  So close to the halfway mark and this makes me incredibly happy!!! Thank you so much to the people who have backed me today, and so far. I really can't tell you how much the support means.  It's such a personal project so when you get the... (Read More)

Double Happiness! (Apart from the facebook ban!)

May 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Happy and Happy Post!  I was so happy to check my campaign and see more backers!! This makes me happy happy happy! Thank you so much!  i have also posted more "Happy Post" today to those struggling with their own mental health issues to try and... (Read More)

My wonky video!

May 10th - via: kickstarter.com
You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play Replay with sound Play with sound 00:00 00:00  Firstly, THANK YOU to the new backers today!! You really have no idea how i feel when I see someone has pledged. This is such a personal... (Read More)

First 2 backers!

May 8th - via: kickstarter.com
I have had the first two backers and for that i am extremely grateful!!! THANK YOU!!!  it's so demoralising when you have a facebook full of "Friends" and yet no one seems to want to back, or when you post to groups and you get so much support... (Read More)

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