Today’s guest blog is a deep one. For many reasons. But let’s rewind a bit. I struggle to make friends. A mixture of autism, trauma, exploitation, neglect, historical mental health (My own and those around me), and a general lack of trust for people after being done wrong many times means that I don’t know…
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An act of kindness in hounor of Matt Gee – #BeMoreMatt
A message from Matt’s mum: On Wednesday, 23rd October, it will be 6 months since Matt took his own life. To honor him, I would like everyone who loved him to do an act of kindness in his name. I spoke in his eulogy about being #BeMoreMatt he showed such care and compassion towards everyone…
Sometimes, my mum would have a mental health crisis, a condition that made her believe she was a child. Mental Health Awareness 2024
Sometimes, my mum would have a mental health crisis, a condition that made her believe she was a child. What first thought comes into your head as I say that? Let’s do it again. Sometimes, my mum would believe she was a child and act like one. What’s your initial thoughts?Who helped her?Who helped me?Was…
Guest blog: “Feeling responsible for men’s feelings started early for me”
I would like you all to welcome our first guest blogger. She is a very good friend of mine, and I have had to lean on her many times. She is one of the few people who knows the real me and accepts me for who I am. We met through work but very quickly…
My best friend’s daughter …. Tell your family that is not blood how much you love them today…
Family isn’t always blood. It’s the people in your life who want you in theirs. The ones who accept you for who you are. The ones who would do anything to see you smile and who love you no matter what.” ― Maya Angelou When I was growing up, I had an Auntie named Sue. She…
Out of the Shadows 