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I am writing this blog on the train on the way back from Newcastle, after my first overnight stay for work in 21 months. Here is what I have learnt about the experience.   Travelling after such a long time…

How shaving off my hair changed my relationship with myself

We’ve been working for over 10 years to deliver programmes which aim to end domestic abuse and, in this time, we’ve expanded our services rapidly.   A huge part of that journey has been our participation on the Scale…

Pronouns became a bit more understandable when suddenly I began to understand myself more.

As we start to enter the ‘new normal’ I thought I’d take some time to reflect on how I’ve changed during the past 15 months or so of the pandemic and if my relationship with myself has been affected during…

How can we raise awareness of suicide and let people know they're not alone?

As I was growing up, I was never really sure I wanted to get married.

I’m due to finish for leave on Friday and go on our annual family holiday to the Isles of Scilly.   Those who know me will understand what a wonderful space this glorious place holds in my heart. I’ve always…

We’re delighted to announce that we secured the Living Wage accreditation through The Living Wage Foundation The real living wage is calculated on the real cost of living. Organisations, rather than paying the minimum wage, can choose to pay…

It’s Monday morning at 6.55am.   I’ve just had my daily waking up cuddle with my eldest in our spare room (see my previous blog for the significance of that!) and am now starting to reflect on the week…