100 Voices: Mabel discusses the importance of self-expression: #NowWereTalking

In a house of creative people* I was very lucky. It was recognised from a young age that lots of people have depression and anxiety. When I’m feeling frustrated, I channel it into something positive – rather than just feeling bad. I was quite open emotionally as a kid. My parents said, ‘You’re one of us. You need to find a form of expression’. The first thing I want to do is communicate with people. If I talk about it, then maybe someone else will be able to talk about it too.

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