I’ve been banging on about body confidence and positivity the past few weeks and I have realised just what an impact it has on us all. I always find this is the time of year that it hits us the most, the sun comes out and we get excited and dig out our summer clobber,
Birth Trauma awareness week runs from the 19th to the 24th July. When I first heard the term “Birth Trauma” I didn’t think it applied to me. After surviving two devastatingly difficult pregnancies I said, in both cases I found the act of actually giving birth relatively ‘easy’, despite both times the induction process taking
Motherhood. It’s both a challenge and an absolute blessing. Whether you’ve been trying for a long time, adding to a growing brood or still considering whether it’s the right time, the pressures of being a new mum can make or break your motherhood experience. Along with the emotional and exhaustive experience that is childbirth and
I’m writing because I am sick of being silent and feeling like I don’t have a voice. I have come to realise that nothing will ever change or move forward unless we speak about our experiences and share our stories loudly. And today, I want to give a voice to women’s health, and talk about
This is an opinion piece based on Sarah’s personal experience. Professional information on the IUD from the NHS can be found here. “Yes, I am 100% sure.” I told a concerned-looking nurse for about the 7th time. I know why she was concerned; I was 23, had not yet had any children and was
Whether you watch it or not, when Love Island lands, you can’t avoid the drama from the villa. It’s everywhere. But whilst the show is all about finding ‘the one’, the legacy of the isle of love is marred by tragedy. The passing of Caroline Flack, whilst not directly related to the show, really shone
I want to write about a topic that makes me angry. A topic that doesn’t get spoke about enough in my opinion. Changing your name when you get married….. or divorced for that matter. As a female who works in education and who is going through a divorce, this is extremely relevant to me. Ok
Make-up is so frustrating. Every single little item of makeup is covered in plastic! Why? A few decades ago everything came in lovely metal packaging, was designed to last forever and be reused. But not anymore. The history nerd in me is aware this was born from the plastic obsession of the 50/60s where makeup
Please pre-book. If you take one thing away from this blog then please check the website of any place you vaguely want to go and pre-book. I learnt this lesson the hard way. In between lockdowns and from sheer dumb luck myself and some friends where able to go to Edinburgh for a few days
In the popularity contest of seasons – summer is the ‘hot’ one (metaphorically, sometimes literally). It’s the one we all hope is going to show up, the one we try hardest to impress. The one who can make or break our social status. The one whose memory lingers years after we meet. It’s the one
Motherhood. It’s both a challenge and an absolute blessing. Whether you’ve been trying for a long time, adding to a...
Years ago I worked with a girl that had even less of a filter than me. For the purposes of...
Me - "I have Cystic Fibrosis" Other person - "What is it?" Me - "Well..." You can guess how the...
Whether you're nominated or simply want to join in the fun, come along on the 6th December for the House...
We don’t want to let Coronavirus stop all the fun, so instead of our monthly meet-ups, we’re going to host...
We don’t want to let Coronavirus stop all the fun, so instead of our monthly meet-ups, we’re going to host...
I’ve been banging on about body confidence and positivity the past few weeks and I have realised just what an impact it has on us all. I always find this is the time of year that it hits us the most, the sun comes out and we get excited and dig out our summer clobber, then the weather drops a…
Birth Trauma awareness week runs from the 19th to the 24th July. When I first heard the term “Birth Trauma” I didn’t think it applied to me. After surviving two devastatingly difficult pregnancies I said, in both cases I found the act of actually giving birth relatively ‘easy’, despite both times the induction process taking more than three days, I…
Motherhood. It’s both a challenge and an absolute blessing. Whether you’ve been trying for a long time, adding to a growing brood or still considering whether it’s the right time, the pressures of being a new mum can make or break your motherhood experience. Along with the emotional and exhaustive experience that is childbirth and your rapidly changing hormone levels,…
I’m writing because I am sick of being silent and feeling like I don’t have a voice. I have come to realise that nothing will ever change or move forward unless we speak about our experiences and share our stories loudly. And today, I want to give a voice to women’s health, and talk about the healthcare system in this…
This is an opinion piece based on Sarah's personal experience. Professional information on the IUD from the NHS can be found here. “Yes, I am 100% sure.” I told a concerned-looking nurse for about the 7th time. I know why she was concerned; I was 23, had not yet had any children and was making an appointment for a…
Whether you watch it or not, when Love Island lands, you can’t avoid the drama from the villa. It’s everywhere. But whilst the show is all about finding ‘the one’, the legacy of the isle of love is marred by tragedy. The passing of Caroline Flack, whilst not directly related to the show, really shone the light on the welfare…
I want to write about a topic that makes me angry. A topic that doesn’t get spoke about enough in my opinion. Changing your name when you get married….. or divorced for that matter. As a female who works in education and who is going through a divorce, this is extremely relevant to me. Ok so let’s say Mr Smith…
Make-up is so frustrating. Every single little item of makeup is covered in plastic! Why? A few decades ago everything came in lovely metal packaging, was designed to last forever and be reused. But not anymore. The history nerd in me is aware this was born from the plastic obsession of the 50/60s where makeup could be made to look…
Please pre-book. If you take one thing away from this blog then please check the website of any place you vaguely want to go and pre-book. I learnt this lesson the hard way. In between lockdowns and from sheer dumb luck myself and some friends where able to go to Edinburgh for a few days last year. Which sounds bananas…
In the popularity contest of seasons - summer is the 'hot' one (metaphorically, sometimes literally). It's the one we all hope is going to show up, the one we try hardest to impress. The one who can make or break our social status. The one whose memory lingers years after we meet. It's the one we're supposed to adore. The…