This Is How It Feels
Heidi McIlroy | Multi Discipline
- Dave Hart
Aotearoa New Zealand
Stretch Goal Message
Wow! We have reached our target thanks to the amazing, kind, and generous donations we have received so far. Thank you all so much, it means a great deal to us all. That is 500 books that can be gifted thanks to your support!
This book has received more support than I dared hope for. Because of this and Dame Sue Bagshaw’s message below, we have now set a stretch goal. This will allow us to print and distribute more books, so that they can help more people.
“I think this book needs to be read by all parents of young people (aged 10-25 years) who aren’t doing well, all teachers of young people and all therapists of whatever kind they are who work with young people.”
Many of the contributors to this book have experienced painful stigma and exclusion, and I know how much your support means to them personally. They feel valued and heard, and so pleased to be able to help others walking this path, and those walking alongside them.
This project was designed to be from the people to the people, and you are one of our people.
Overview
To have a look inside the book, watch the video by either clicking on the image above, or at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iazqwwJOons
This Is How It Feels grew from people across Aotearoa generously sharing their lived experiences of mental distress through art, storytelling, and poetry. Together, these voices create something honest, moving, and deeply human, reminding readers that they are not alone, and helping those who support them to better understand.
This project has been carried by community from the very beginning. The contributors and team have given their time, creativity, and care so the book is now complete and ready to print, with no costs so far. We are now asking for support to help cover the printing and distribution of books to be gifted to the places where they can make the greatest difference throughout Aotearoa. Places like school counselling spaces and mental health services.
Every $10 donated means one book can be gifted to a space where it can be read, passed on, and returned to, supporting many people over time.
Donations are eligible for a 33% tax refund.
Donors
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Anonymous
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Anonymous
Thankyou to all the contributors for sharing your stories
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Anonymous
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Amy McNicholl
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Justine Lee
Wonderful project, well done Heidi, Dave and everyone else involved.
Project Updates
A Huge Thankyou!
With the campaign closing tomorrow I just want to say a massive thank you again to everyone who has supported this book.
The book is going to print locally next week which means it’s not long before these books will be going out to spaces where they can help.
If you have suggestions of places that you think should receive some gifted books, you can email me at Quiet Tides Press quiettidespress@gmail.com
I will be starting with schools, community mental health services, and family services.
You can also email me if you would like to purchase books for yourself.
Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou 💛
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Heidi McIlroy
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