Hi, I’m Izzy, founder of Holding Them Together!

In November 2023, my husband had a mental health breakdown that completely changed our lives. I was suddenly in the position of holding everything together - emotionally, practically, and logistically - while raising two young children and working. I found myself navigating mental health systems, making decisions under pressure, and taking on a role I had never prepared for.

During that time, I looked everywhere for guidance. Most resources focused on the person in crisis - which is vital - but very little existed for those supporting them. Most advice simply said “look after yourself,” which didn’t acknowledge the real challenges of doing that while someone else is falling apart.

We are now more than a year into recovery, and while my husband is healing, I’ve gained a huge amount of lived experience. I’ve learnt about mental health, how to access care, how to support someone practically and emotionally and how to survive it yourself. I now want to share everything I’ve learnt to help others in that same role and offer the platform I wish I’d had.

Holding Them Together is designed to offer recognition, solidarity, and lived-experience-led tools to this community. The aim is to create a compassionate, practical, and empowering space where those doing the supporting feel seen, equipped, and less alone.

If you’re interested in joining the community or contributing to our mission, please get in touch!