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? Joel Goodman - 07973 332324 - all rights reserved . 15/02/2024. Staffordshire, UK . The home of ERICA CROMPTON (43) , pictured in the upstairs guest suite, and her partner Paul Nicholls (42), in Silverdale . Photo credit : Joel Goodman

My hard work finally paid off - then I had to move home

Channel: Families Families 4 days ago By Erica Crompton
? Joel Goodman - 07973 332324 - all rights reserved . 15/02/2024. Staffordshire, UK . The home of ERICA CROMPTON (43) , pictured in the upstairs guest suite, and her partner Paul Nicholls (42), in Silverdale . Photo credit : Joel Goodman

I live with psychosis – cutting benefits won’t cure my life-long disability

Channel: UK UK 1 day ago By Erica Crompton
Luxury houses with swimming pools in Quinta do Lago, Algarve, Portugal

Finding a wheelchair-friendly holiday is hard, but this place didn't let us down

Channel: Travel Travel February 18, 2024 By Erica Crompton
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Just because I get benefits doesn’t mean I have to be poor

Channel: Money Money October 28, 2023 By Erica Crompton

This is the most offensive question you can ask a fat woman

Channel: Health Health August 2, 2023 By Erica Crompton
Love, Or Something Like It: Erica Crompton: what becoming a cat lady has taught me about true love Picture: Ella Byworth for metro.co.uk

My cats have taught me more about true love than any man

Channel: Lifestyle Lifestyle June 8, 2019 By Erica Crompton
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The NHS saved me from suicide 10 years ago. It wouldn't happen today

Channel: News News December 10, 2018 By Erica Crompton

Could a breakup holiday with your ex be the perfect way to get closure?

Channel: Travel Travel October 18, 2018 By Erica Crompton
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Experiencing trauma in childhood doesn't mean we're doomed to fail

Channel: Health Health July 2, 2018 By Erica Crompton
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I’m not a ‘loser’ for claiming disability benefits - despite what my ex-boyfriends think

Channel: Health Health June 19, 2018 By Erica Crompton

These are some of the best films to explore mental illness, according to experts

Channel: Film Film December 12, 2019 By Erica Crompton

Quick reads: 10 short, classic books for those with little time on their hands

Channel: Books Books December 12, 2019 By Erica Crompton

How I learned to love my big nose just the way it is

Channel: Health Health December 12, 2019 By Erica Crompton

10 reasons you should ditch the turkey and roast a duck this Christmas

Channel: Food Food December 12, 2019 By Erica Crompton

Can religion actually help you recover from mental illness?

Channel: Health Health December 12, 2019 By Erica Crompton
10 reasons I dread Xmas

10 reasons I dread Christmas from the cost to family feuds

Channel: Health Health December 12, 2019 By Erica Crompton
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Can you be a feminist and still watch porn?

Channel: Sex Sex December 12, 2019 By Erica Crompton
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Why the smoking ban in mental health hospitals is cruel

Channel: Health Health December 12, 2019 By Erica Crompton

14 reasons why Stoke-on-Trent should be the UK City Of Culture 2021

Channel: Lifestyle Lifestyle December 12, 2019 By Erica Crompton
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10 things that will help you get back into work if you’ve been off with a mental illness

Channel: Health Health December 12, 2019 By Erica Crompton