Following on from my recent health checkups and reflections, it's become increasingly apparent that I need to re-engage with support. I have spoken to a GP, who is recommending Talking Therapies, a local NHS service. However, this is predominantly group based, and while this has been helpful before, it's not a form of therapy that I feel will work for me right now. Because of a lack of suitable NHS support, which the GP acknowledges, I am looking into private counselling. Thi

On reflection, what a July! July is usally a tricky month for me, with dates and occasions throughout the month. Including my birthday. Add in the reflections of this birthday being number 40. It’s also the lead up to Henry’s birthday, which we still have birth trauma reflections of. Plus I had my first (second and third) dentist appointment for 10-12 years! So there’s just a lot going on. With this, and more, happening… it’s been a lot. My ‘process’ is usually to try as best

I recently turned 40(!) and that’s overlapped with some health struggles. Because of that I’m in the process of a few health checks, and that got me thinking. Why do we so often wait until there’s a problem or struggle to check in with ourselves? I wonder, were we ever taught or encouraged as young people/ young adults to be proactive with health. All the messaging I remember was always about ‘getting better’ when you’re unwell. Not keeping yourself well. If you’re unfit try