Lis

Today was one of those "look how far I've come" moments. Less than 2 months ago I was in a psych ward, today I stood up at a national conference and used my experience of mental health problems to talk about managing feelings of trauma in practice. Today was a good day

Heartbroken to hear of Sophie's death. I'm just starting my year of research for my dissertation into supporting neurodivergent student midwives and the conversations I had with Sophie have shaped that massively. She will be in my heart as I write it 💜

Friends, if I were to ✨ hypothetically ✨ write a children's book about the adventures of 3 golden retrievers, what do you think it should include?? Any suggestions welcome...It's an idea my brother suggested a while ago and it's been niggling on my mind 🐶 (see the stars below)

Just dropping in to say hi after being AWOL on here for many months! I've been busy living life, working and doing a part time masters, all while keeping the lump of jelly in my skull happy, and succeeding! Currently having a 2 week breather in Majorca, and reflecting 💜

Day 3 of the snow. Everything is now ice. Road? Ice. Car? Ice. Garden? Ice. Snow? Ice. Me? Ice. Dogs? Ice. My morning view from bed is gorgeous, but the cars are still stuck and I'd quite like a trip to the supermarket soon 😂

I hope you have all had a peaceful Christmas 💜 I worked a lovely afternoon shift on Christmas day (maternity at Christmas is special) after seeing my family briefly in the morning, and then the pups definitely enjoyed their boxing day walk yesterday!

Daytime: working and doing my masters Nighttime: brain homework 📝 Been working through a bipolar management course with CMHT I usually like to ignore bipolar when I'm well, not wanting it to define me BUT- I do have to pay attention so I don't get ill. It's about balance ⚖️

Question for anyone/ everyone: If you were to have teaching on neurodivergence in the work place, what would you like to learn about? We are bringing it into our mandatory training and I want to make it as useful as possible! Any suggestions/ ideas much appreciated 💜

I've been back to my old school recently. As an undiagnosed autistic teen, school confused and overwhelmed me, a lot I love seeing how much more student support there is now. It makes me happy to know current students are getting what they need to thrive 💜

After a 2+ month long depressive episode I am finally back 🎉 Mood stabilisers adjusted and CMHT input has got me back on track So for now I'm back to enjoying the little things, like dinner and sleepovers with my gorgeous friend Harriet who's been by my side since we were 11💜

Me in August: oh I'm so stable clearly I've made up that I have bipolar, let's stop taking my medication properly to prove I don't need them. Me in September: I wonder why I'm showing signs of a relapse this has come completely out of the blue 🤷🏻‍♀️

Real talk: the past couple of months have been tough. A bipolar relapse compounded by a police case, ending of friendships, and the general end of summer sads has hit me like a tonne of bricks. But a reminder for all: set backs don't erase progress. One step at a time 💜

What she fails to mention in this post is how much she has kept me together over the years. Hours on facetime, long drives across the country, fabulous life advice (even if she doesn't take it herself...) You are the most beautiful soul and I'm so lucky to call you my bestie

Oh to be as majestic and peaceful as Crumble soaking in the northern lights

If anyone needs any serotonin today, here is Fudge enjoying her Sunday walk 💜