Remarkable lives – Victoria Claire in conversation with Robert Hurst

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to share Victoria Clare’s story. Design/methodology/approach Victoria wrote a biography of her experiences. Robert then asked a series of questions from the perspective of a mental health academic. Findings Victoria shared stories from her life, and how her experiences have shaped her life and herself. Research limitations/implications Narratives such as this give us an overview of only a single person’s experiences. However, they allow the person with lived experience to explore their story in depth. Practical implications What Victoria has written will give readers an insight into her life and experiences. Social implications There is so much to learn from a story like Victoria’s, especially in her approach to creativity. Originality/value This is Victoria’s own unique story. The value of this is apparent upon reading it.