About the Author

Danielle Shaw, writer, author and suicidologist

Heyy, I’m Danielle ✌️

Writer Β· Author Β· Suicidologist

Often known as Dan, or @danisace online. Welcome to my little corner of the world.

I write about life, psychology, mental health and personal experience. Through articles, poems and conversations, I share what I have lived through, what I have learnt, and the thoughts that stay with me along the way.

How my writing began ✍️

Writing has been part of my life since childhood, when I kept journals. In 2017, after experiencing trauma, I began sharing my writing publicly.

Putting experiences into words gave me somewhere to reflect. Over time, that writing became a way to connect with others, too.

Today, my work explores grief, relationships, individuality, emotional wellbeing and finding your own way through life.

Psychology and lived experience 🧠

My background in psychology informs my curiosity about how we think, feel and respond to the world.

Alongside that learning, I bring lived experience. My writing often moves between the two: exploring a topic through psychology, then reflecting on what it has meant in my own life.

I share personal perspectives openly, while recognising that another person’s experience may be very different.

My work with SAPUK πŸ’œ πŸ’™

I founded SAPUK in 2016 following a loss to suicide. What began as a personal healing platform grew into a volunteer-led support network.

Suicide prevention and awareness remain central to my work. The organisation’s journey has taught me about compassion, community, persistence and the importance of listening.

I also organise events through The Semicolon Project, bringing people together around awareness and connection.

Find out more about SAPUK β†—

Beyond the articles πŸŒ™

I’m a mum, an animal lover, and someone who enjoys expressing thoughts in different ways.

Sometimes that means a personal article; sometimes a poem, a podcast episode or a video.

This website brings those parts of my life together. You can explore my writing, listen, reflect, or simply spend a little time here.

Stay a while 🀍

Explore my writing, find a poem, or listen to the podcast. For questions about my work or a topic you would like me to explore, you are welcome to say hey.

Be kind, show off your imperfections, and tell your story.

All my love,
D x 🌎 ✌️

Peace&Love