Marissa Costello
@marissacostello.bsky.social
Lived experience coordinator @OPFS | Gluten-free foodie 🍞 | Neurospicy 🧠 | Crohn's warrior 💪
Passionate about tackling poverty, mental health, equity, YP, suicide prevention & ethical research ✊
Dog mum to Zara 🐾 | Love coffee, music & festivals 🎶
Passionate about tackling poverty, mental health, equity, YP, suicide prevention & ethical research ✊
Dog mum to Zara 🐾 | Love coffee, music & festivals 🎶
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Single Parents Day 💜
@marissacostello.bsky.social, our Single Parent Paricipation Officer shares her journey as a single parent and working for OPFS for #SingleParentsDay.
Let’s celebrate the strength, love, and resilience of single parent families!
#SingleParentsDay & #SingleParentCommunity! 🎉✨
@marissacostello.bsky.social, our Single Parent Paricipation Officer shares her journey as a single parent and working for OPFS for #SingleParentsDay.
Let’s celebrate the strength, love, and resilience of single parent families!
#SingleParentsDay & #SingleParentCommunity! 🎉✨
10 years ago, my 5-year-old daughter gave me the advice "I believe in you—now all you have to do is believe in yourself." 💜
Working with #singleparents has been an incredible journey. #SingleParentsDay, let’s celebrate the strength and resilience of single parents everywhere! #SingleParentCommunity
Working with #singleparents has been an incredible journey. #SingleParentsDay, let’s celebrate the strength and resilience of single parents everywhere! #SingleParentCommunity
Reposted by Marissa Costello
10 years ago, my 5-year-old daughter gave me the advice "I believe in you—now all you have to do is believe in yourself." 💜
Working with #singleparents has been an incredible journey. #SingleParentsDay, let’s celebrate the strength and resilience of single parents everywhere! #SingleParentCommunity
Working with #singleparents has been an incredible journey. #SingleParentsDay, let’s celebrate the strength and resilience of single parents everywhere! #SingleParentCommunity
Single Parents Day 💜
@marissacostello.bsky.social, our Single Parent Paricipation Officer shares her journey as a single parent and working for OPFS for #SingleParentsDay.
Let’s celebrate the strength, love, and resilience of single parent families!
#SingleParentsDay & #SingleParentCommunity! 🎉✨
@marissacostello.bsky.social, our Single Parent Paricipation Officer shares her journey as a single parent and working for OPFS for #SingleParentsDay.
Let’s celebrate the strength, love, and resilience of single parent families!
#SingleParentsDay & #SingleParentCommunity! 🎉✨
March 21, 2025 at 4:51 PM
10 years ago, my 5-year-old daughter gave me the advice "I believe in you—now all you have to do is believe in yourself." 💜
Working with #singleparents has been an incredible journey. #SingleParentsDay, let’s celebrate the strength and resilience of single parents everywhere! #SingleParentCommunity
Working with #singleparents has been an incredible journey. #SingleParentsDay, let’s celebrate the strength and resilience of single parents everywhere! #SingleParentCommunity
Huge thanks to Hannnah for creating this beautiful and inspiring blog about the difficulties of being a #singleparent. While also developing resilience through connecting with others.
#singleparentsday #singleparentcommunity
#singleparentsday #singleparentcommunity
💜 "Reach out to community—because that’s where the magic happens."
Hannah, a single parent from Edinburgh, shares how connecting with others including 'Discover Your Flare' transformed her experience of single parenthood. 💬✨
Watch Hannah’s story! 🎥👇
#SingleParentsDay #SingleParentCommunity
Hannah, a single parent from Edinburgh, shares how connecting with others including 'Discover Your Flare' transformed her experience of single parenthood. 💬✨
Watch Hannah’s story! 🎥👇
#SingleParentsDay #SingleParentCommunity
March 21, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Huge thanks to Hannnah for creating this beautiful and inspiring blog about the difficulties of being a #singleparent. While also developing resilience through connecting with others.
#singleparentsday #singleparentcommunity
#singleparentsday #singleparentcommunity
Zara hiding under a turtle 🐢 from #stormÉowyn because she doesn't have her own shell to hide under.
#dogsofbluesky
#dogsofbluesky
January 24, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Zara hiding under a turtle 🐢 from #stormÉowyn because she doesn't have her own shell to hide under.
#dogsofbluesky
#dogsofbluesky
Crazy winds in #Glasgow with #stormÉowyn
Hope they get this scaffolding secured quickly and safely.
Stay safe troops 🙏
Hope they get this scaffolding secured quickly and safely.
Stay safe troops 🙏
January 24, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Crazy winds in #Glasgow with #stormÉowyn
Hope they get this scaffolding secured quickly and safely.
Stay safe troops 🙏
Hope they get this scaffolding secured quickly and safely.
Stay safe troops 🙏
Ticket levy proposed to support #Glasgow grassroots music venues 🎶
Love the variety of great music venues we have, would hate to loose anymore.
🚉 Extended train & subway timetables to support public transport after a gig
Love the variety of great music venues we have, would hate to loose anymore.
🚉 Extended train & subway timetables to support public transport after a gig
Glasgow councillors are considering debating a ticket levy on Hydro gigs to support small venues ⬇️
Glasgow Council to consider ticket levy on Hydro gigs to support small music venues
Calls have been made for a levy on tickets for gigs at the Hydro to be introduced to support grassroots music in the city.
www.thenational.scot
December 12, 2024 at 5:27 PM
Ticket levy proposed to support #Glasgow grassroots music venues 🎶
Love the variety of great music venues we have, would hate to loose anymore.
🚉 Extended train & subway timetables to support public transport after a gig
Love the variety of great music venues we have, would hate to loose anymore.
🚉 Extended train & subway timetables to support public transport after a gig
Reposted by Marissa Costello
A new report by @michael-sanders.bsky.social , Julia Ellingwood and Dimitris Vallis for the Centre for Homelessness Impact explores the relationship between literacy, numeracy and homelessness.
➡️ www.homelessnessimpact.org/publication/...
➡️ www.homelessnessimpact.org/publication/...
December 10, 2024 at 1:46 PM
A new report by @michael-sanders.bsky.social , Julia Ellingwood and Dimitris Vallis for the Centre for Homelessness Impact explores the relationship between literacy, numeracy and homelessness.
➡️ www.homelessnessimpact.org/publication/...
➡️ www.homelessnessimpact.org/publication/...
Hope to connect with as many #student #singleparents in #Scotland as possible!
Would like to hear from those facing additional barriers to #highereducation, including #disability, #invisibleillness, #neurodivergent, and #mentalhealth challenges.
#disabilitysky
Would like to hear from those facing additional barriers to #highereducation, including #disability, #invisibleillness, #neurodivergent, and #mentalhealth challenges.
#disabilitysky
Super excited to kick off research project with @opfs.bsky.social
🎓 If you're a single parent in higher education (past, present, or future) in Scotland
💡 We’d love to hear your thoughts to help improve support for single parents studying in Scotland
👉 Share your views tinyurl.com/bdfj3vwv
🎓 If you're a single parent in higher education (past, present, or future) in Scotland
💡 We’d love to hear your thoughts to help improve support for single parents studying in Scotland
👉 Share your views tinyurl.com/bdfj3vwv
December 9, 2024 at 11:30 PM
Hope to connect with as many #student #singleparents in #Scotland as possible!
Would like to hear from those facing additional barriers to #highereducation, including #disability, #invisibleillness, #neurodivergent, and #mentalhealth challenges.
#disabilitysky
Would like to hear from those facing additional barriers to #highereducation, including #disability, #invisibleillness, #neurodivergent, and #mentalhealth challenges.
#disabilitysky
Reposted by Marissa Costello
Mr Boyd-Skinner says because his disease is not visible, his last workplace treated him as though it did not exist. He says he experienced a lack of care and support, which eventually led him to leaving the job. www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast...
A third of people with chronic pain, chronic illness have been forced out of jobs: new report
Back pain, mental health concerns and arthritis are just some of the chronic illnesses affecting two in every five Australian workers. A new report has found a third of those experiencing such conditi...
www.sbs.com.au
December 8, 2024 at 11:43 PM
Mr Boyd-Skinner says because his disease is not visible, his last workplace treated him as though it did not exist. He says he experienced a lack of care and support, which eventually led him to leaving the job. www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast...
Quite incredible the various ways that #crohns can impact your life. Many aspects of this will also apply to people with other chronic health issues.
It's a lot more than just 💩
#ibd #crohnsandcolitisawarenessweek
#gastrosky
It's a lot more than just 💩
#ibd #crohnsandcolitisawarenessweek
#gastrosky
December 9, 2024 at 10:19 PM
Quite incredible the various ways that #crohns can impact your life. Many aspects of this will also apply to people with other chronic health issues.
It's a lot more than just 💩
#ibd #crohnsandcolitisawarenessweek
#gastrosky
It's a lot more than just 💩
#ibd #crohnsandcolitisawarenessweek
#gastrosky
Reposted by Marissa Costello
An exhibition of a portrait series focusing on the lives of women who have been forcibly displaced in Jordan and are awaiting resettlement to North America or Europe.
Rayna Carruthers: While We Wait
07 January - 29 March 2025
womenslibrary.org.uk/event/rayna-...
Rayna Carruthers: While We Wait
07 January - 29 March 2025
womenslibrary.org.uk/event/rayna-...
Rayna Carruthers: While We Wait | Glasgow Women's Library
An exhibition of a portrait series focusing on the stories of women who are refugees in Jordan awaiting resettlement to North America or Europe.
womenslibrary.org.uk
December 9, 2024 at 4:18 PM
An exhibition of a portrait series focusing on the lives of women who have been forcibly displaced in Jordan and are awaiting resettlement to North America or Europe.
Rayna Carruthers: While We Wait
07 January - 29 March 2025
womenslibrary.org.uk/event/rayna-...
Rayna Carruthers: While We Wait
07 January - 29 March 2025
womenslibrary.org.uk/event/rayna-...
Zara showing off her new Christmas jumper 🎄🐾
Celebrating 2 years of Zara with her #FureverFamily after 2 years in Bosnian rescue, several foster families and failed adoption 🇧🇦
#dogsofbluesky #rescuedog #doxle
Celebrating 2 years of Zara with her #FureverFamily after 2 years in Bosnian rescue, several foster families and failed adoption 🇧🇦
#dogsofbluesky #rescuedog #doxle
December 9, 2024 at 6:03 PM
Zara showing off her new Christmas jumper 🎄🐾
Celebrating 2 years of Zara with her #FureverFamily after 2 years in Bosnian rescue, several foster families and failed adoption 🇧🇦
#dogsofbluesky #rescuedog #doxle
Celebrating 2 years of Zara with her #FureverFamily after 2 years in Bosnian rescue, several foster families and failed adoption 🇧🇦
#dogsofbluesky #rescuedog #doxle
Reposted by Marissa Costello
Disrespect > anger > shame > violence to avert feelings of shame.
This eternal dynamic must be better understood by everyone, but especially politicians and policymakers. It is the key to reducing lethal (overwhelmingly male) violence in our societies. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024...
This eternal dynamic must be better understood by everyone, but especially politicians and policymakers. It is the key to reducing lethal (overwhelmingly male) violence in our societies. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024...
Croydon schoolgirl Elianne Andam stabbed in ‘white-hot anger’, court told
Hassan Sentamu killed the 15-year-old in row over teddy bear and perceived ‘disrespect’, prosecutor tells Old Bailey
www.theguardian.com
December 9, 2024 at 5:24 PM
Disrespect > anger > shame > violence to avert feelings of shame.
This eternal dynamic must be better understood by everyone, but especially politicians and policymakers. It is the key to reducing lethal (overwhelmingly male) violence in our societies. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024...
This eternal dynamic must be better understood by everyone, but especially politicians and policymakers. It is the key to reducing lethal (overwhelmingly male) violence in our societies. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024...
Reposted by Marissa Costello
The more deprived or more rural a local area is, the fewer and lower-quality childcare options families tend to have.
December 9, 2024 at 10:44 AM
The more deprived or more rural a local area is, the fewer and lower-quality childcare options families tend to have.
Lack of affordable, accessiable and quality #childcare is a huge barrier to many parents juggling work and education. Especially #singleparents.
Quality childcare is also essential to reduce the attaintment gap.
Could childcare be a proper public service?
Quality childcare is also essential to reduce the attaintment gap.
Could childcare be a proper public service?
👶 | NEW REPORT: The massive expansion of free childcare currently underway is at risk of not delivering for poorer and rural families. This paper considers some of the key delivery challenges and reimagines childcare as a proper public service.
www.ippr.org/articles/the...
www.ippr.org/articles/the...
The childcare challenge: How can the new government deliver a real childcare guarantee? | IPPR
The newly elected Labour government has picked up where the previous government left off, by committing to continuing the plans to roll out ‘free’ hours an
www.ippr.org
December 9, 2024 at 10:41 AM
Lack of affordable, accessiable and quality #childcare is a huge barrier to many parents juggling work and education. Especially #singleparents.
Quality childcare is also essential to reduce the attaintment gap.
Could childcare be a proper public service?
Quality childcare is also essential to reduce the attaintment gap.
Could childcare be a proper public service?
Super excited to kick off research project with @opfs.bsky.social
🎓 If you're a single parent in higher education (past, present, or future) in Scotland
💡 We’d love to hear your thoughts to help improve support for single parents studying in Scotland
👉 Share your views tinyurl.com/bdfj3vwv
🎓 If you're a single parent in higher education (past, present, or future) in Scotland
💡 We’d love to hear your thoughts to help improve support for single parents studying in Scotland
👉 Share your views tinyurl.com/bdfj3vwv
December 9, 2024 at 8:38 AM
Super excited to kick off research project with @opfs.bsky.social
🎓 If you're a single parent in higher education (past, present, or future) in Scotland
💡 We’d love to hear your thoughts to help improve support for single parents studying in Scotland
👉 Share your views tinyurl.com/bdfj3vwv
🎓 If you're a single parent in higher education (past, present, or future) in Scotland
💡 We’d love to hear your thoughts to help improve support for single parents studying in Scotland
👉 Share your views tinyurl.com/bdfj3vwv
I'm already feeling excited for @watchingtrees.bsky.social 2025, with @optimo-espacio.bsky.social & lots more 🥳🎶
Here's a few clips from the 1st #WatchingTrees #Festival
Just suddenly remembered I haven't put together my images from 2024 yet. Coming soon 👀🌴🌳🎋
vimeo.com/1037106020?share=copy
Here's a few clips from the 1st #WatchingTrees #Festival
Just suddenly remembered I haven't put together my images from 2024 yet. Coming soon 👀🌴🌳🎋
vimeo.com/1037106020?share=copy
Watching Trees 2022
Photos and short video clips from the inaugural Watching Trees festival, presented by Optimo Espacio and Ransom Note. 500 kindred spirits gathered, connecting and…
vimeo.com
December 8, 2024 at 8:15 PM
I'm already feeling excited for @watchingtrees.bsky.social 2025, with @optimo-espacio.bsky.social & lots more 🥳🎶
Here's a few clips from the 1st #WatchingTrees #Festival
Just suddenly remembered I haven't put together my images from 2024 yet. Coming soon 👀🌴🌳🎋
vimeo.com/1037106020?share=copy
Here's a few clips from the 1st #WatchingTrees #Festival
Just suddenly remembered I haven't put together my images from 2024 yet. Coming soon 👀🌴🌳🎋
vimeo.com/1037106020?share=copy
Loved my wee night out at the gorgeous refurbished #PaisleyTownHall on Friday night for #Tidelines Homeward Bound tour 🎶🎸
#ScottishMusic
#ScottishMusic
December 7, 2024 at 10:40 PM
Loved my wee night out at the gorgeous refurbished #PaisleyTownHall on Friday night for #Tidelines Homeward Bound tour 🎶🎸
#ScottishMusic
#ScottishMusic
Had to leave @optimo-espacio.bsky.social in #Brighton early due to #crohns fatigue. But enjoyed my early night with complimentary curly wurly & the Blues Bros in the awesome soul & Motown room at #HotelPelirocco
December 7, 2024 at 10:32 PM
Had to leave @optimo-espacio.bsky.social in #Brighton early due to #crohns fatigue. But enjoyed my early night with complimentary curly wurly & the Blues Bros in the awesome soul & Motown room at #HotelPelirocco
Reposted by Marissa Costello
🌟 Our Christmas Appeal is LIVE! 🌟
💛 Every donation makes a difference. Together, we can make this #ABrighterChristmas.
🎥 Huge thanks to our stars—Remy, Jessica, and Eva—for helping share this important message, and to @SatwatR
👉 Donate now: opfs.org.uk/donate
💛 Every donation makes a difference. Together, we can make this #ABrighterChristmas.
🎥 Huge thanks to our stars—Remy, Jessica, and Eva—for helping share this important message, and to @SatwatR
👉 Donate now: opfs.org.uk/donate
OPFS Christmas appeal 2024
Christmas should be a time to celebrate with our family and have fun together, but for some single parents and their children Christmas can be the hardest and loneliest time of the year. The continued pressure of cost of living is making bills even harder to pay. Families in poverty have to make tough choices between paying their heating bills or buying food. Please help us to make a difference. Donate today: http://opfs.org.uk/donate
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November 18, 2024 at 10:10 AM
🌟 Our Christmas Appeal is LIVE! 🌟
💛 Every donation makes a difference. Together, we can make this #ABrighterChristmas.
🎥 Huge thanks to our stars—Remy, Jessica, and Eva—for helping share this important message, and to @SatwatR
👉 Donate now: opfs.org.uk/donate
💛 Every donation makes a difference. Together, we can make this #ABrighterChristmas.
🎥 Huge thanks to our stars—Remy, Jessica, and Eva—for helping share this important message, and to @SatwatR
👉 Donate now: opfs.org.uk/donate