Hi, I just wanted to let you know that it's ok. 2020 has been a wild ride, but even covid stuff aside, life can be hard. If you aren't feeling your best self, that sucks. But it doesn't make you bad or a failure, it makes you human. Whatever you are going through you will... Continue Reading →
Happy Birthday Dad!
Final Update of 52k for MIND We've done it!Our wonderful team of 11 have completed the lock down 52k for MIND. Through pouring rain and boiling hot sun, 11 people have cycled, ran and walked their way to 52k.In 31 days we have completed a whopping 572km!!!I am so proud and thankful to theses incredible... Continue Reading →
Passing the baton on the home Straight….
Week 3 Update of 52k for MIND I am super excited to announce that today we have a Guest Blog from my sister Abigail! We are a bit late on the update this week. Full disclosure, I've had a particularly stressful week and my anxiety reared it's head. After many panic attacks I realized I... Continue Reading →
Why aren’t these seen as equal?!
Week 2 Update of 52k for MIND Week 2 is done and dusted and there are 18 days left! eek! and it's been a tough one.... Yep. my ankle/foot issues flared up Sunday. So what did I do? I took care of myself, I lowered my expectations, I iced it, I rested it when I... Continue Reading →
Start by doing what’s necessary….
Week 1 Update of 52k for MIND We have completed Week 1 of the 52k for MIND fundraiser and it was a good'un! So today I am going to give an update of where we are, how the week has gone but first, some "food for thought"! "Start by doing what's necessary, then do what... Continue Reading →
And so it begins…
I am writing this having completed Day 1 of the Lockdown 52k. "Sophie", I hear you say, "what on EARTH is a Lockdown 52k?!" Well thank-you for asking.... And so here begins 32 days of kilometres galore! Each member of the Team are completing the 52k in a way that works for them; Some are... Continue Reading →
That Mental Health Advantage…
So it's an overcast Saturday, tail end of Mental Health Awareness Week and the world is in the middle of a Pandemic. If you read that sentence last year you would have been like "Woah Soph, You've started writing an apocalyptic thriller and want to share it on your Mental health blog, What a shock ending to... Continue Reading →
The story of the Person and the unseen battle…
Original Post: 13/10/2019 The 10th of October is world mental health day and I have to say it was amazing seeing my social media flooded with positive messages of acceptance and awareness. Every year I see the participation grow and it really touches my heart. It also serves a a very fitting reminder as 3... Continue Reading →
It’s Okay to not be Okay!
Original Post:03/03/2018 It's been much longer than I'd care to admit since my last post. I've spend months wondering how to say what I've want to say, and here I am, finally finding the words! Over the last year I have not been Okay, and that is OKAY. As usual I can hear you say... Continue Reading →
Christmas without you.
Original Post: 16/12/2016 Lets not beat about the bush. Christmas isn’t just about family time and buying presents for the people you love. Its also a stark reminder of loved ones you AREN'T buying presents for. I lost my Dad October 2014 after a tough battle with mental illness which ultimately ended his life. And... Continue Reading →