Ready for a London day ❤️

Just a reminder: you are NOT unusual, weird, or unlovable if you have:

- no one to see on Christmas Day,
- no presents, or
- no contactable relatives.

Very few people live the idealised version on TV. Those of us who live differently—whether by choice or trauma—matter as much.

The last few days before Christmas is a bit rough so what a way to counteract a six course taster meal with cocktails

A fascinating read. I've come across critiques of the idea that trauma is literally stored in the body and then released (healed) through shaking. But this article offers many other important critiques of van der Kolk's particular claims and approach.

Much needed wholesome day with my closest friend of 20 years and her beautiful daughter, I really valued this right now🥰

A wonderful evening

Tough, moving and relatable, much of which aligned with being a child/young teenager sexually exploited.. it took me a long time to read as had to step away but articulated it in a way I have not myself yet managed to do…

Beautiful brunch and Christmas shop 😍

Going to bed at 8pm every night has become a vibe

So today’s #3goodthings:
Finished a book I’ve been reading for ages
Went out for a solo walk and paid attention to the world around me
Spent a few hours doing Lego which is my favourite distraction

Mood has started to dip the last few weeks, I’m going to start a daily #3goodthings throughout December staring from this evening. I’m not minimising or saying that doing this cures severe mental illness but December is a tough month as it is for so many so holding onto hope and glimmers help ✨

All eyes on the ward: the use and impact of surveillance in inpatient mental health settings https://buff.ly/49aqQO8

"The evidence base does not support the use of surveillance technologies and intended outcomes are not being achieved."

Two very different social events last night.. one seeing the peers and receiving some beautiful gifts from an incredible team, then crossed town to remember our friend. What’s clear is we are not the same without you 💔

Yesterday we hosted Karolina Kozik and Kriti Sharma, from @hrw.org, for a visit to our services.

We discussed our innovative approaches, such as developing a new 24 hour community mental health centre, efforts to reach people from ethnically diverse backgrounds and our respect training.💙

Feeling so fortunate right now, finding people who believe, support and encourage you is priceless ⭐️

Wicked absolutely wonderful and need to go again already 💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚

A recorded ramble through some issues facing mental health nursing in the UK, and something to think about for anyone interested in mental health care. It's 2 hours, but there's a pause button, and some have said they enjoyed it, without me paying them to. #MHDeservesBetter #MentalHealthNursing

Just joined @bsky.app having a nosy around and looking forward to connecting with people