The following is a tribute from W-BAD’s Founder to Michelle, who is recognized as an honorary W-BAD team member in memoriam for her invaluable and selfless contributions to the cause.
An Angel to Many
I sincerely hope this tribute helps people understand a little more about Michelle, who has been referred to by many as an angel, and with her edgier more adventurous…
Author: Wayne Douglas
Michelle’s Story
This is Michelle’s story as she published it on her website: www.benzowarrior.com (July 27, 2020)
How I Got A Brain Injury from Prescribed Medications
(From Personal Stories at Benzo Warrior)
My name is Michelle and this first blog post is my personal story. I would be honored to tell your story too.
It is hard to know where to start…
Reminder to Please Support Nomination for Prof. Ashton: UK Queen’s Honours List 2019
Hi All. As shown in this post from Dec 22, 2018, we need written letters to support the nomination to have Prof. Ashton’s work recognized in the UK / Queen’s Honours List for 2019.
To seriously help the nomination for Heather, we need as many written letters of support as possible…
#WBADROCKS
By Janelle Maye
Today, October 20th, marks the first month of W-BAD Rocks of Kindness.
First, for those of you who may not know, a very brief background. This project is the brainchild of a woman who, like so many, has been healing from severe neurological injury as a result of taking benzodiazepines responsibly and...
A Rockin’ Creative Outlet That’s Raising Benzodiazepine Awareness
By Janelle Maye
Some time ago I was catching up with a friend who was relaying to me the events of her day. Facing some challenges that were feeling very overwhelming, she headed out the door.
As she was in the car, a heaviness overtook her and she broke down in tears. She then shared with me that shortly after...
The REST Project Support Service for BZD and Sleeping Tablet Dependence: Lucy’s Story
This picture hangs in the room where REST’s peer-support group meets weekly. It is a collaboration between two group members, Tim (poem) and Mark (illustration).
As a service user of the REST project at Mind in Camden, I want to celebrate World Benzodiazepine Day 2018 by...
A Message from Barry Haslam, W-BAD Chair
Image (above): Barry Haslam, W-BAD's Chair, alongside his lovely wife, Sue, both donning their T-shirts with W-BAD logo in their lush garden. Barry is a long-time campaigner in the UK. His wife, Sue, supported him throughout his own horrific prescribed...
World Benzodiazepine Awareness Day’s Impact in Japan
I put this blog post together as I wanted to report about how World Benzodiazepine Awareness Day (W-BAD) has had an impact in Japan, one of the countries recently having some success resulting from benzodiazepine campaigning.
As I got to writing, I soon realized there was no one factor that has led to Japan's campaign...
Family and Friends: This One’s For You
Dear Family & Friends,
There are a few things those of us experiencing benzodiazepine (BZD)-induced neurological injury and illness would like to share with you. If it wasn't so important for you to understand, we wouldn't be asking you to take the time to read and consider this plea for understanding.
By...
Dedication to Professor C. Heather Ashton From One of Her Former Patients
"One very special lady and doctor extraordinaire"
by Heather Jones
I was first prescribed benzodiazepines by my doctor in 1971 for a minor problem. I had a toddler son who had decided to become nocturnal and because of having to get my...