I'm Fine

30/03/2026

30/03/2026

This page started with words I’ll never forget.

The last thing he said to me was
“I’m fine.”

But sometimes… “I’m fine” isn’t fine.

I created this space in memory of Darren Marshall 💛

For anyone who’s ever smiled on the outside
while hurting on the inside…

You’re not alone here 🤍

30/03/2026

There was a time I didn’t tell anyone.
I felt embarrassed… ashamed…
like I should just keep it to myself.
So I stayed quiet.
Until one day I started writing everything down—
my feelings, my experiences, everything I’d been holding in.
Mental health, domestic violence,
even the times my kids had to be cared for by their nan…
And slowly, I started sharing.
Not because it was easy…
but because I didn’t want to feel alone anymore.
If you’re carrying things quietly…
you don’t have to do it alone 💛

30/03/2026

I’m Fine 🤍 — keeping it real through the good and the bad
After my emergency surgery, I feel so incredibly grateful to be here. Truly. Life can change in a moment and I don’t take that for granted.
But if I’m being honest… I also feel a little sad sometimes when I look at my scar.
And then comes the guilt — like I shouldn’t feel that way. Like I should just be thankful and nothing else.
It’s a strange mix of emotions… gratitude, sadness, confusion.
For years, I’ve learned through CBT to challenge negative thoughts and replace them with positive ones. And that’s helped me so much. But recently I’ve realised something important…
I’m allowed to feel sad too.
Just because others might be going through worse doesn’t make my feelings any less real. It doesn’t make me selfish.
Our emotions are there for a reason — all of them. Not just the easy, positive ones.
So this is me keeping it real…
Healing isn’t just physical, it’s emotional too.
And it’s okay to feel both grateful and sad at the same time 🤍

30/03/2026

First Monday of the Easter holidays… and if I’m honest, I’m feeling a mix of emotions today 💭
Having two teenagers, I know how quickly they get bored, and with the cost of living being so high right now, it’s not always easy to keep them entertained. Rent, bills, everything just feels expensive, and sometimes that pressure really weighs heavy.
I felt that mum guilt today when my daughter said she was bored… because the truth is, we’re not doing much. And after my emergency operation, I made a promise to myself — to do more, make more memories, say yes to everything… because life really is so short 💔
But the reality is… I’m still healing. I’m still in pain most days, and I need to remind myself that it’s okay to take things slow. I am doing my best, even if it doesn’t look like big days out or expensive plans.
Sometimes the pressure we put on ourselves is just too much.
So today I’m choosing to be gentle with myself 🤍
The memories don’t have to be big to matter.
How is everyone else doing?
Have you got any plans for the Easter holidays? ✨

28/03/2026

The clocks going forward always feels like a gentle shift into something brighter ✨
Longer evenings, lighter mornings, and that little reminder that even after the darkest months, light always finds its way back to us 🌿☀️
There’s something about this time of year that feels like a reset — more time to breathe, to heal, to step outside and feel the fresh air on your face. Even small things like an extra bit of daylight after tea can make such a difference to our mood and mindset.
It’s a reminder that change doesn’t have to be big to be powerful… sometimes it’s just the light slowly coming back, bit by bit 💛
Here’s to brighter days, softer evenings, and giving ourselves permission to move forward gently 🌷

28/03/2026

Hi everyone 👋
For all my new followers, I just wanted to reintroduce myself 🤍
I’m Donna — mum to two teenagers and a cat 🐾
I’m currently waiting to start my Level 4 in Counselling, which I’m really looking forward to. Over the years, I’ve volunteered in different roles, from listening services to outreach work in the community, supporting people with dual diagnosis — mental health and addiction.
My journey into this didn’t come from nowhere… it came from lived experience 💔
In my early 30s, I began struggling with my own mental health and was hospitalised. After having my children, I also experienced postnatal depression, and unfortunately life spiralled again. I experienced domestic abuse and became so unwell that I wasn’t always able to care for my children consistently.
I had to rebuild my life from rock bottom. For many years, I continued to struggle — trying different medications, some of which caused really difficult side effects, even seizures.
There were times I felt completely helpless… like life would never get better. Days where I didn’t want to get out of bed, and painful thoughts that my children might be better off without me 💔
But somehow, I kept going.
After moving home during all of this, I told myself I’d try one last antidepressant. Despite all the fear and past experiences… something changed. It was like a lightbulb moment 💡
From there, I slowly began finding myself again ✨
I started reconnecting with old hobbies — gardening being one of them 🌱 I began going for walks with friends and engaging more, instead of hiding myself away. I built a small circle of women I could trust, and little by little… I found Donna again 🤍
That said, it wasn’t suddenly perfect. I still had hard days and weeks. But I found the strength to keep showing up — and sometimes that’s everything.
Starting this page, I’m Fine, became part of that healing journey 💬
From there, I was asked to volunteer, which helped me grow in confidence and strength. I completed multiple courses around mental health, addiction, and su***de awareness — learning how to support others in a safe and understanding way.
I also volunteered with Home-Start, supporting families who were struggling, and helped at groups — giving back to a service that once supported me 🤍
I went on to do peer support training and ran anxiety groups at Telford Aftercare and STAY.
Then I started college over two years ago. Some days were incredibly hard — I won’t lie, I wanted to give up. But I didn’t. I kept going.
One foot in front of the other… and sometimes that’s all we can do 💫
I will always have my mental health diagnosis, but it no longer defines who I am. I am so much more than that 🤍
I share my story because if you’re struggling right now, please know things can change — even if it feels impossible 🤍
Thank you for being here and supporting my page. It truly means so much ✨

27/03/2026

How is everyone doing? 💛
The kids break up today for most schools—how’s everyone feeling about it? 😅 Have you got any plans for the Easter holidays or just taking it as it comes?
As for me… I’m slowly healing 😌✨
Doing a lot of reflecting on everything that’s happened and just feeling really grateful right now ✨
I’m also trying to move forward and get a place on my Level 4 counselling course ♥️ something positive to focus on.
If I’m honest, my mind can still be a lot at times… always full of worry, like a “washing machine brain” constantly spinning 🌀 so I’m trying my best to keep busy and distract myself when I need to.
Emotionally, it’s been a bit strange… feeling quite numb at times 💔 but then yesterday I was really tearful. I suppose it’s all part of the healing process.
Sending love to anyone else riding the ups and downs right now—you’re not alone 💕

27/03/2026

How is everyone doing? 💛
I know today is the day most of the kids break up from school—how’s everyone feeling about it? A mix of excitement, chaos, and trying to keep them entertained? 😅
Have you got any plans for the Easter holidays, or are you just taking it as it comes? Whether it’s days out, family time, or just trying to get through it one day at a time—you’re all doing amazing.
Sending lots of love to everyone, especially if things feel a little overwhelming. Be kind to yourselves and enjoy the little moments where you can 💕🐣

27/03/2026

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17/11/2025

🌿 A Little Update From Me 🌿

I’ve been quieter on here recently, and I wanted to be honest about why.

Life has taken a really heavy turn. I’ve been coping with a bereavement, and my mom has recently been diagnosed with a brain tumour. Some days I feel strong, but many days I’m just trying to hold myself together. And like so many of us do… when people ask if I’m okay, I find myself saying “I’m fine” — even when I’m anything but.

That’s why this page exists.
Because behind those two words, so many of us are carrying battles no one can see.

If you’re struggling too, please know you’re not alone. It’s okay to step back, to rest, to breathe. It’s okay to not be okay. And it’s more than okay to reach out.

Thank you for your patience, your kindness, and for being part of a space where honesty and healing matter. I’ll be posting again when I can, and until then, please look after yourselves — truly.

💛 You don’t have to pretend to be “fine.”