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There are days when everything feels heavier. Some days fold in on themselves. The light feels dimmer, your breath feels heavier, and your own thoughts echo louder than ever. On days like these, it's terrifyingly easy to give in to the darkness, to forget the truth and believe that this single, aching moment is the whole story. But a bad day, or even many, does not equate to a lifetime. A bad day is a cloud passing through the sun that still shines brightly. The cloud may feel colossal, sinister, and overpowering... But that cloud can never extinguish the sun. A bad day may slow you, bend you, exhaust you, but it can never define you. It can never erase the laughter you've lived, the progress you've made, or the hope that flickered in you yesterday and will return again tomorrow. Do you know what a bad day means? It means you're alive . It means you're still here, still fighting - and that matters more than anything. The difference between a bad day and a bad life is simply the fact that... one ends. The other doesn't. And your life? It's still inundated with pages you haven't written yet. There are still so many memories to make, so much love to experience, and peace so serene that you cannot even fathom it yet. It's okay to crumble today. You're allowed to feel lost, scared, or even numb. But don't mistake the weight of today for the shape of your entire life. Your story is bigger than this hour. Your heart is greater than this heaviness. And your strength? I cannot begin to quantify how strong you are. Keep remembering, that the light will always return. The tide pulls back. The pain will fade. Remember that emotions have motion - everything is temporary, and nothing remains stagnant forever. Hold onto hope, faith, and magic - because they exist. Not in the way that fairy tales told us, but in the way that we get to experience life. There's magic in the way our heart beats, the way we breathe, and the way we love and dream. Every fibre and cell in your body is fighting for you, and that in itself is magical. Let this day be what it is - a passing shadow. Don't give it the power of a lifetime. You are still becoming. You are still unfolding. You are still here . And that alone is proof that your life is so much more than today. With all my love, Sach x

If you're reading this, it means that you made it to a point that you once deemed impossible. You overcame the hurdles thrown in your way and you're still here. I hope you're somewhere safe, basking in all the joy that life has to offer, and breathing easier than the girl I am today. I wonder what you've carried with you through the years - the scars, the lessons, the laughter. I wonder, do you still look in the mirror and see a stranger? Or have you found a way to come home to yourself? Right now, it's August 2025, I'm 23 years old, and some days still feel impossibly heavy. For 11 years, I have carried hurricanes in my soul, lived through nights that seemed endless, and fought battles no one else saw. But even here, even now, there is hope hiding in my heart. Writing to you is proof of that - proof that I believe in a tomorrow worth fighting for. I hope you're proud of me. Proud that, through every tear shed, I didn't give up even when it felt tempting. Proud that I kept choosing life, even when my mind told me otherwise. Proud that I turned pain into purpose, that I started building Serenity not just as a brand, but as a sanctuary for me and others. Future me, I hope you still laugh at the silly things. I hope you still sing too loudly when your favourite playlist is on. I hope you haven't lost the wild, carefree part of you that dances like no one's watching. I hope you're grateful for all the luxuries you have, and for how far you have come. And I hope you remember that life isn't about survival, that life is meant to be lived, felt, and cherished. I hope you're surrounded by people who see you - really see you - and love you in the strong and steady way you always deserved. But I also hope that you've built enough strength to stand tall on your own, to know your worth without needing anyone to confirm it. I hope you've kept fighting for your dream - a home for those who are hurting, a place where no one feels alone in the darkness. Serenity by Sach is just a seed right now, but I hope you've nurtured it into something bigger than yourself. And if it's still blooming, that's okay too - flowers take time to grow. I also hope, that if life hasn't gone exactly the way we dreamed, that you're gentle with yourself. I hope you know that growth isn't linear, and healing is not a straight road. I hope you remember that each obstacle you face is teaching you something, and that you welcome each lesson with open arms. I hope you maintain faith, and trust that even the detours and delays are leading you somewhere meaningful. But most of all, I hope you're at peace with who you are. Not a polished, perfect version of yourself, but the real you. The one who has scars and stories, laughter and losses, light and shadows. Even now, I'm still learning that all of those belong. All of it makes us who we are, and we are pretty awesome. So if you're reading this, just know that I am rooting for you, that I love you, and that I'm ever so proud of you. Know that through all the storms, clouds, and rain, the sun will eventually shine through. With love, Sach x

We always get told that home is our safe place, and that our parents will be the people who stand by us no matter what. Coming to terms with the fact that this wasn’t true for me was one of the most difficult things I’ve ever done. For as long as I can remember through my entire childhood, I was subject to abuse - physical, emotional, mental, and sexual. School was my safe place, it was where I went to escape, where I always felt more at home and where I could be myself. I didn’t do well at making friends and always got on better with the staff (something that makes a lot more sense now that I know I’m autistic). I was always the “weird kid” in my classes and was bullied through school, but despite this, school was still the place I wanted to be – anywhere was better than home. As I reached secondary school and my peers started having more mature and in-depth conversations, I started realising what was happening at home wasn’t normal. I tried to talk about it to my friends but they didn’t seem to grasp the severity of what I was saying – and I don’t blame them, we were all just kids. I knew that if I spoke to my teachers they would most likely take it seriously, but I knew absolutely nothing about the system and the processes that would be triggered if I did – my biggest fear was that I would speak up, it would get reported, and someone would tell my parents that I had reported it but nothing would actually get done. I couldn’t handle everything that was already going on PLUS them knowing I had told school – so I stayed silent. At this time my mental health was at the lowest it has ever been. I was extremely depressed and suicidal, self-harming daily, and struggling with anorexia and insomnia. I hoped desperately that someone at school would notice and intervene, but as I was managing to keep my grades up (mainly out of fear, as my grades slipping would not have helped the situation at home), everybody assumed nothing could be going wrong. It was at this point that I also realised I was gay (at the time, I thought I was bisexual) – once this got found out, the situation at home only worsened. Then, my worst nightmare – pandemic, lockdown, home for almost a year with nobody but my parents. To be honest, I can’t share much about this time because I don’t remember most of it – there are year-long periods of my childhood that I can’t recall at all due to trauma. This is also when I worked out that I was transgender, specifically transmasculine. Given how poorly coming out as bi went, this had to join the long list of secrets I had to do my best to hide at home. As I approached sixth form, it became clear that the only way out for me would be to move far away to University – but this meant I had to get the grades. I began struggling more with autism at school, having to leave lessons due to overstimulation and meltdowns, as well as due to PTSD flashbacks. To top it all off, at the end of Year 12 my parents essentially tricked me into coming out as trans to them by pretending they were okay with it until I admitted it, and then doing a total 180. The abuse continued, the emotional side turning towards what I now believe is narcissistic abuse. My grades were slowly dropping, my attendance was down, my extra-curricular participation was non-existent; but still, somehow, I slipped under the radar. This was apparent on results day: I was predicted 4 A*s, and came out with a C in one of my subjects – but the important thing is, I did enough to meet my grade requirements to a university 200 miles away!! Fast forward to summer of 2025. I’ve just completed my second year at university. I’m over a year no contact with my parents. I’m in a loving and stable relationship of nearly two years, I have supportive friends, and I live in a house that feels safe. I am still in the process of being diagnosed, but I believe as a result of my childhood, I have c-PTSD, OCD, and severe anxiety. I’m on SSRIs, which has helped with the depression, but I’m still working on the anxiety. I’ve been diagnosed with gender dysphoria and am almost two months on testosterone! The other thing I’m dealing with is disability and chronic illness. I got COVID in 2021 and that triggered some issues, and then I got it again in 2024 and that made them significantly worse. The chronic illnesses I have are also very influenced by stress and trauma, and I believe based on the timings of them starting and worsening that these are also in part due to the abuse I faced. I’m now a full-time manual wheelchair user, and am on many diagnostic pathways for several chronic illnesses – currently I’m diagnosed with Long Covid, Fibromyalgia, Chronic Headache and Migraine, and Asthma, and I’m in the system somewhere on a waiting list for POTS, ME/CFS and potentially IBD. Navigating life with energy limiting conditions, and seeing how my mental health and physical health feed into and affect each other, has been a complex and long process, and one I will be managing for the rest of my life, but I feel positive that continuing to put the right support in place for myself such as accommodations and mobility aids, as well as continuing to pursue medical testing and treatment, will enable me to both live a life that I enjoy and manage my illnesses alongside it.  It’s a long and tricky process to rewire my brain into knowing that it is safe, that I am allowed to have needs and to be my own person, rather than the insane mould my parents tried to force me into. I’m still working on it, the healing is not linear in the slightest and is going to take a long time. But having made the scary decision to leave, to cut them off and to get out was for me the hardest part, and anything I need to do after that to continue recovering and healing seems doable in comparison.  I love my life right now. I’m grateful for my boyfriend, his family, and my friends. I’m determined to keep healing and to make sure that the people who ruined the start of my life don’t get any say on how the rest of it goes.

Welcome to Serenity by SACH. Serenity is a mental health blog dedicated to providing support, tips, and stories related to dealing with mental health issues. Welcome to Serenity by SACH Serenity is a mental health blog dedicated to providing support, tips, and stories related to dealing with mental health issues. Here, you will find a safe space to explore personal experiences and gain valuable insights into managing mental health challenges. My mission is to offer a platform where individuals can find comfort, share their stories, and access resources to navigate the complexities of mental health. Through a combination of personal narratives, advice, and community support, I strive to create a nurturing environment that promotes understanding, acceptance, and resilience. Join me on this journey as we shed light on various mental health issues and empower one another with knowledge and compassion. Together, we can break the stigma and foster a sense of serenity in the midst of life's challenges. About Me My name is SACH I wanted to start this blog to create a safe space for anyone struggling with their mental health. I myself have struggled with my own mental health as I have Bipolar Type 1. I have always been passionate about this and I have finally created an outlet for me to express my devotion to bettering mental health. I am by no means an expert, and I am still a work in progress, but this blog is to share my story and what I've learnt along my journey, and to help others in the best way I can. Read My Story

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for when you need a helpful hand, here are some mental health resources, based in the UK Mental Health Resources For When You Need More Than Just a Listening Ear If you're struggling with your mental health right now, just know that you are not alone. Know that you are so strong, and I know you're sick and tired of being strong, but keep fighting. I know it's hard to see the light right now, but I can assure you that beautiful things are heading your way. Keep your faith that the universe will reward your strength with goodness and love. You're going to be okay, I promise. You got this. Sach x Organisations/Websites Text 'SHOUT' to 85258 if you are struggling with your mental health and want to talk to someone. It is free and confidential. (giveusashout.org) Rethink Mental Illness (rethink.org) offers support groups and services across England. betterhelp.com connects you with a licensed therapist online without a GP referral. hubofhope.co.uk is a database of local mental health support. youthaccess.org.uk provides information about local counselling and advice services for young people aged 11-25. baatn.org.uk is a directory of accredited therapists and services with expertise in working with African, Caribbean and South Asian experiences. pinktherapy.com provides a directory of licensed therapists who work with LGBTQIA+ clients. youngminds.org.uk offers a wide range of information and support for youth, carers, and professionals.