Eighteen Years On: A Quiet Reflection on Strength, Survival, and Self-Acceptance
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Eighteen Years On: A Quiet Reflection on Strength, Survival, and Self-Acceptance

Eighteen years ago, I reached a moment where the pain felt unbearable. Aged eighteen, I believed there was no way forward, no space for me in this world. The weight of expectations, unspoken fears, and the feeling of not belonging had become overwhelming. But somehow, I am still here. In the years since that suicide…

Meet our Liskeard Volunteer: Zoe Zalick’s Story
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Meet our Liskeard Volunteer: Zoe Zalick’s Story

Hello, I am Zoe Zalick – Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), musician, teacher, voice coach, sci-fi fan and lover of cats, coasts and campervans. I spend most of my days using my voice and helping others to use theirs so people don’t always realise that as a young adult I was painfully shy and struggled to…

Chris Evans: The Quiet Strength Behind Captain America
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Chris Evans: The Quiet Strength Behind Captain America

When we think of Chris Evans, most of us picture him as the fearless and charismatic Captain America. However, behind the superhero persona, Chris Evans has openly shared his experiences of being a quieter person with experiences of shyness and social anxiety, revealing a side of himself that many of us can relate to. In…

Blue Health and 5 Ways of Wellbeing with Michele

Blue Health and 5 Ways of Wellbeing with Michele

At the first Million Mile May clean on Perranporth Beach, Quiet Connections Community Coordinator Michele caught up with Surfers Against Sewage to explore connection between environment and mental health. This interview was first published on SAS.org.uk. Hi, I’m Michele from Quiet Connections, and today, I support people who see themselves as quieter, more sensitive or…

Laura’s Story: Finding Confidence and Embracing New Opportunities

Laura’s Story: Finding Confidence and Embracing New Opportunities

Meet Laura, a member of our Quiet Connections community who, like many, once felt overwhelmed by the thought of socialising, stepping into new situations, or facing the anxiety that came with them. She often found herself retreating in fear, unsure of how to navigate the world outside her comfort zone. One of the things that…

Andrew’s path from Socially Anxious to Quietly Confident
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Andrew’s path from Socially Anxious to Quietly Confident

One of our favourite things about running a programme like Socially Anxious to Quietly Confident (which runs online twice a year) is seeing our Quieteers grow and achieve things they once didn’t think possible. It’s one thing to tell you about our personal stories on the path from social anxiety to quiet confidence, but you really…

Interview with Chloé Eathorne, The Wildflower Hour Radio Presenter
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Interview with Chloé Eathorne, The Wildflower Hour Radio Presenter

Radio presenter, Chloé Eathorne, shares her experiences of shyness and social anxiety with us in this interview with Stacie Clark. Chloé’s show ‘The Wildflower Hour’ on Source FM, is an hour thriving with an eclectic mix of feel-good indie tunes alongside discussing all things art, poetry and mental health. What is your story and how can you relate…

How you can flourish despite social anxiety when you study what you’re passionate about
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How you can flourish despite social anxiety when you study what you’re passionate about

Starting at sixth form, my shyness seemed to becoming more debilitating and I began to feel a lot worse about it. I struggled in class and socially, not feeling able to contribute in group situations, worrying excessively about ‘scary’ things such as presentations and debates, avoiding things that I didn’t feel able to cope with,…

Quiet Success Story: From Social Anxiety to a Social Job
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Quiet Success Story: From Social Anxiety to a Social Job

Amanda from Cornwall was struggling with social anxiety when she was referred to Quiet Connections via the Positive People programme for coaching during the pandemic (we’re a specialist provider on the programme so Change Coaches can refer to us). Usually, coaching occurs walking and talking in-person, embracing the blue health benefits of the stunning coastal…