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Do you know what’s so devastating about hearing news like that of #carolineflack ? The shock factor. The shocking reminder to those who suffer from the throws of mental illness and those who don’t about how powerful it can be, how soul destroying and usually hidden until it can be achingly too late. We talk about how mental illness is a secret disease and how destructive it is but not until someone so well known or loved is taken by it that it hits us so forcibly unless of course you can relate in some sort of way - and even then, it’s gut wrenching to hear. I feel truly heartbroken for a person I never knew yet admired from her winning personality which was so likeable across all screens. I feel really deeply for how alone she must have felt in those moments. I think that’s what so difficult, is the relatability and knowing it got too much for someone. It’s sickening and very upsetting. The words she wrote and that other people are sharing are needed now more than ever. At least this horrific situation would not be in vain. The media cannot just be sharing these stories or hash tagging this without adhering to the words themselves. Please, please be ACTUALLY kind. Please, if you cannot understand or relate to the pull of Depression open your heart to those that are struggling. And please, as hard and difficult as it is to admit when you’re in pain, if you can’t find it to talk to someone you know, the following contact is available: Samaritans (116 123) operates a 24-hour service available every day of the year. If you prefer to write down how you’re feeling, or if you’re worried about being overheard on the phone, you can email Samaritans at jo@samaritans.org Please remember you are not alone. #mentalillness #mentalhealthawareness #bekind @samaritanscharity @mindcharity @heads_together

NEW VALENTINES BLOG POST LIVE: “5 Pros and Cons of a Travel Romance” HAPPY VALENTINES Y’ALL. I know what you’re thinking. You’re thinking oh god, look at you, falling into that commercial trap of Valentine’s Day like I’m the poster girl for Clinton Cards. You’re thinking, here you are, trying to promote the idea of love to your readers (hey Mum!) when really you’re being duped into some sort of marketing ploy and falling naively into what society WANTS you to fall into and believe. Well, actually? Incorrect. I’ve just finished a book about looking into the many positives of being independent and single and not doing that at all. Yes, perhaps society does focus more on couple happiness than single happiness on this day but needless to say? I don’t care. I really don’t care if I’m one of those people who is an undesignated spokeswoman for Thornton Chocolates because I enjoy the sentiment of Valentines Day. So welcome, ladies and gents, Valentines lovers and extreme haters – shout out to my exes – to the 5 Pros and Cons of a Travel Romance. I hope today you are showering yourself or whoever you love the most with one more compliment than usual because life is busy and what’s wrong with a nice big marketing ploy to remind you to be all nice and sentimental. Extract: PRO: If I think about the romances I’ve had at home, they’ve all been very nice you know? Normal, British, probably Jewish to win over my Dad etc. Nothing wrong in it, but not very EXCITING compared to if you’ve met someone from let’s say, I don’t know.. Latin America? Who can just bust out the Salsa moves on the dance floor and teach you. Or maybe, German and they can help teach you German and include fun phrases like ICH BIN GLUTEEN INTOLERANT in case you ever visit Germany and for some strange reason, the restaurant owner can’t speak anything other than Duetsche. CON: With incredible cultures come incredible differences. With incredible languages come incredible barriers and with an incredibly short but intense amount of time getting to know someone, come reactions you don’t know how to respond to... tbc on website. Have you had any travel romances?Comment below! Full Link in Bio ❤️

“Let everything happen to you Beauty and terror Just keep going No feeling is final.” - Rainer Maria Rilke @jojorabbitmovie I watched this film in cinema yesterday (haven’t been to the cinema in AGES). It was brilliant and despite focusing on Nazi history, @taikawaititi was able to make it witty and comical. The day before I visited @ballaratwildlifepark a park where Kangaroos roam free and endangered animals are cared for. I recommend it A LOT. I honestly have been feeling very low and had to cry to my parents for a long time over the phone. Turns out, my mind isn’t ready to let me sleep and insists I have constant nightmares of being unable to save the person I wanted to save the most. Despite this, I intend to carry on forward and the quote from the movie was really needed. If you’re ever feeling low, I suggest watching a funny film, forcing yourself to talk to someone before it all builds up and visiting Kangaroos - and if not Kangaroos, just give a dog a cuddle instead. It helps a lot. Sorry if I’ve not replied to your messages, found it all a little overwhelming! Am on a cheeky road trip for some time out tomorrow, will do soon ❤️ #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness

TRIGGER WARNING I’ll be taking part in #timetotalkday on 6 February 2020 by sharing my story, to help change attitudes towards mental health. Find out how you can get involved too: https://www.time-to-change.org.uk/timetotalkday #timetotalk So here’s a fun fact you may or may not know. Two incredible organisations have partnered up to get the nation talking about Mental Health. @mcvitiesofficial (the fabulous biscuit brand) are supporting @mindcharity in the opening of 8 new Time To Change hubs and the training of 400 champions across the UK. When I heard first heard about their collaboration, I was thrilled. What better way to start a conversation over #mentalhealth then with a cuppa and a biscuit or two – or if you’re me, ten. I’ve decided as part of #timetotalk day to share my story about admitting how I was feeling to my best friend. This was not an easy article to write, and sometimes - especially if you know me well - it can be a little upsetting to read, but it’s the truth. I hope that if one person realises that by forcing myself to tell someone I was not okay in order to make a change, then they can do it too. We are humans and sometimes we need the help of other humans to move forward. #timetotalk #timetochange My Story: How Speaking Openly Over A Digestive Helped Me With My Depression - Link In Bio @timetochangecampaign

I think it’s easy to forget how much you’ve achieved physically and mentally when it becomes your routine. I forget this a lot - I forget how well I’ve done. I get panicky and low, I slip into an all too unfortunately familiar cycle of bad thoughts and feelings. Sometimes though, when there’s a small gap in these mental curtains that are determined to shut out the sun, I peer through it and try and take in the light. These pictures were taken in Sevilla - my first home abroad, a place that made me feel safe. The colours of the city, the food and the people I met will always shine brightly to me. Also can you BELIEVE I took these photos? Who am I, @natgeo ? A question to you - Where is your #safeplace ? #mentalhealthawareness

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