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International Women’s Day 2022

International Women’s Day 2022

After suffering a severe stroke, the poet Ms. Moem spent several weeks in hospital, eating puréed food and learning how to regain basic skills. I really love her self-care poem, and I’m not the only one as it even featured in a scene on Coronation Street! The lovely...

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Mental Health Hearts

Mental Health Hearts

A unique item in our self-care boxes is the inclusion of a little handmade heart. I had this idea as I wanted to include a simple keepsake of connection and hope. I call them ‘mental health hearts’ and they are very kindly made and donated by members of the public who...

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Trigger Warning: A Poem

Trigger Warning: A Poem

The lovely  Lizzy @unworthy_mamma has very kindly given me permission to share her deeply personal poem to raise awareness and have her voice heard.  It is based on the subject of sexual abuse, so please only read if you currently feel safe.  “I didn’t want to but I...

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