Tag: Life Changing

• They Said It Was a Miracle I Survived… This Is the Reality

  

  They called it a miracle that I survived — but no one talks about what comes after. Nearly three years later, I’m still living in hospital, navigating trauma, disability, and the reality of losing everything I once knew as life.

  Jordan Elliot Beaven

  11th April 2026

  General

  ADHD, anxiety, AuDHD, Autism, Autistic Adult, Blogging, Chronic illness, Complex-PTSD, depression, Disability, Disability Awareness, Disabled, Disabled Life, Healing, Hope, Hospital Life, Institutionalisation, Life After Trauma, Life Changing, Lived Experience, Long-Term Hospital Stay, Long-term Illness, Mental Health, Mental Health Awareness, mental health blog UK, Mental Health Recovery, Mental Health Struggles, Mental Health System, mental-illness, Neurodivergent, Neurodivergent Life, Neurodivergent Life Blog, Personal, Personal Blog, Personal Growth, Personal Growth Journey, PTSD, Real Life Stories, Recovery, Rehabilitation, scared, Strength, Suicide Attempt Survivor, Surviving, Surviving Suicide, Thought Talk, Trauma Healing, Trauma Recovery, Traumatic Events, traumatic memories, Wheelchair User, Writing, you are not alone

• Easter Bank Holiday Reflections.

  

  Being told I ‘look well’ felt different, a testament to progress and resilience.

  Jordan Elliot Beaven

  6th April 2026

  General

  Achievements, ADHD, Appreciation, AuDHD, Autism, Autism Awareness, Autistic Adult, Blogger, Blogging, Chronic illness, Complex-PTSD, depression, Disability, Disability Awareness, Disabled, Disabled Life, Encouragement, Healing, Hope, Hospital Life, Institutionalisation, Life After Trauma, Life Changing, Life Lately, Lifestyle, Lived Experience, Long-Term Hospital Stay, Long-term Illness, Mental Health, Mental Health Awareness, Mental Health Recovery, Mental Health Struggles, Mental Health System, Motivation, Neurodivergent, Neurodivergent Life, Neurodivergent Life Blog, Personal Blog, Personal Growth, PTSD, Recovery, Strength, Suicide Attempt Survivor, Surviving, Surviving Suicide, Trauma Healing, Trauma Recovery, Wheelchair User, Writing, you are not alone

• Why I’m Speaking Loudly About My Reality

  

  800 days. That’s how long my life has been paused inside hospital walls. What started as survival has turned into exhaustion, trauma, and a body that can’t stay silent anymore. This is the reality of institutionalisation, seizures, and FND — and what happens when your “normal” was never normal to begin with. I’m speaking loudly…

  Jordan Elliot Beaven

  18th February 2026

  General, Mental Health, Trauma Healing

  ADHD, anxiety, AuDHD, Autism, Autism Burnout, Autistic Adult, Autistic Meltdown, Blogging, Chronic illness, Complex-PTSD, depersonalisation, derealisation, Different Universe, difficult emotions, Disability, Disability Awareness, Disabled, Disabled Life, disconnection, dissociating, Education, grief and growth, Hospital Life, isolating, Life After Trauma, Life Changing, Lifestyle, Long-Term Hospital Stay, Long-term Illness, Mental Health, Mental Health Awareness, mental health blog UK, Mental Health Recovery, Mental Health Struggles, mental isolation, mental-illness, Neurodivergent, Neurodivergent Life, Neurodivergent Life Blog, NHS, PTSD, Recovery, Rehabilitation, scared, Sensory Overload, Suicide Attempt Survivor, Trauma Healing, Trauma Recovery, Traumatic Events, Wheelchair User

• Life After Trauma: Lessons I Have Learned as a Suicide Survivor

  

  On Monday 18th December 2023, Jordan faced a life-altering event when he attempted suicide but survived, leading to a year in hospital. Jordan reflects on his journey of healing, small achievements, and the importance of support. Despite struggles with trauma and uncertainty, Jordan expresses hope for the future and appreciation for life.

  Jordan Elliot Beaven

  9th December 2024

  General, Mental Health, Personal Stories

  Achievements, anxiety, Complex-PTSD, depression, Disabled, Healing, Hope, Life After Trauma, Life Changing, Mental Health, Mental Health Awareness, Neurodivergent, Recovery, suicide, Suicide Attempt Survivor, Support, Surviving, you are not alone