What is meant by self-care? When I think of self-care I consider how I take care of myself emotionally, physically and mentally at home and also while working. It’s about balancing my needs and ensuring I don’t overstretch myself. Taking time for you and focusing on self-care is a daily practice, not an as and […]
International Happiness Day
20th March 2018 marked the day for International Happiness Day, a day that promotes that progress is not just marked by the economic growth, but how the wellbeing and happiness of people has been improved. The first celebration took place in 2013 and celebrated ‘Happy Heroes’ recognising those in our community that bring happiness to […]
Listening Poem – Anon
You are not listening to me when… You do not care about me You say you understand before you know me well enough You have an answer for my problem before I’ve finished telling you what my problem is You cut me off before I’ve finished speaking You find me boring and don’t tell me […]
Book Review- Sleeping Angel: A true story of a mother of a stillborn baby by Anna Marie Smith
An open and honest book about the traumatic loss of a stillborn baby and the emotional impact on mother, father and immediate family. It describes the journey of a normal pregnancy that tragically ends and the heartache that follows. It seeks to understand and make sense of the loss, while exploring the difficult emotions and […]