Humans of Scotland

Lesley’s story – caring for a loved one during COVID-19

"I am sure we will make it through but some days we do start to doubt ourselves and I am sure we are not alone…"

This story is about: Unpaid CareCOVID-19

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Martin’s story – living with problem gambling

"You put a mask on and then behind closed doors everything caves in."

This story is about: Mental HealthAddictionGambling

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Lorraine’s story – what ‘MS’ means to me

"But I am not my MS. There is more to me than that. I have tenacity and continuously adapt."

This story is about: Multiple Sclerosis

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Kirsty’s story – my journey and life during lockdown

"People with invisible illnesses like myself said welcome to our world."

This story is about: Long Term ConditionsCOVID-19

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Carolynne’s story – life during lockdown

"The biggest challenge for me is I’ve not got a lot of freedom in my own life."

This story is about: Unpaid CareCOVID-19Mental health

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My story of gambling and recovery

"When I did win big it wasn’t enough. I was trying to fill a void in my spirit with gambling."

This story is about: Long Term ConditionsAddictionGambling

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My story – engulfed in gambling’s ‘perfect storm’

"Gambling at that frenzied pace affected my mood and relationships, caused stress, anxiety and debt."

This story is about: Long Term ConditionsAddictionGambling

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Chris’s story – my journey with gambling

"Gambling can take you to really dark places and although it didn’t take my life, it most certainly took most things from it."

This story is about: Long Term ConditionsAddictionGambling

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Darren’s story – overcoming problem gambling

"I realised my gambling habit for what it was (an addictive and destructive habit)"

This story is about: Long Term ConditionsAddictionGambling

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