Stepping way out of my comfort zone here! 😅 #awkward 💫⭐️… ((note it took 3 videos for the first part 🤦♀️))
Sharing my experience from my 2nd Reiki session with Gary—yes, I know I say ‘ummmm’ a lot, and honestly, I cringe at hearing my own voice😂🤦♀️.
But here we are, embracing the awkward and letting it flow.
Will I do another speaking reel? Honestly… who knows! 😂
But for now, in the words of Chris Kamara, It was unbelievable, Jeff! !!💫❤️💜💙💫⭐️
@reiki_wellbeing_by_gary_brown
#ReikiHealing #OutOfMyComfortZone #PersonalGrowth
#HealingJourney
#MindBodySoul
#EnergyHealing
#WellnessJourney #PositiveVibesOnly #UnbelievableJeff
#SelfDiscovery #EmbraceTheAwkward #TryingNewThings
What a beautiful day and night yesterday was… ❄️ ⛄️✨🌟💫
From the moment I woke up to when I went to bed, the snow was absolutely stunning. Such a magical day and so beautiful, despite all the chaos it causes. This picture was taken at 11pm, and the stars were so clear—twinkling like little diamonds in the sky. It was breathtaking… but also ridiculously cold, as you’ll soon find out!🤣❄️
Now, in one of my more questionable decisions🤦♀️, I decided to take my slippers off and go barefoot on the icy, crunchy snow. Yes, absolutely bonkers. Yes, absolutely freezing 🥶. But honestly? It felt right. There I was, -10 degrees, toes and god knows what else turning to icicles 🤣, but the calm and grounding in that brief moment was like nothing else. I’d love to tell you it was some deep spiritual practice… 🙏😜but really, it was just me thinking, “Well, why not?” Turns out, I survived!🫶
These little glimmers of joy mean everything to me these days. Nothing fancy—just simple, beautiful moments that make you stop and appreciate life. They’re the kind of things I never thought I’d experience again, and now they’re the moments I’m most grateful for (even if I have to thaw my feet afterwards😆).
So, take time to enjoy the little glimmers in your day—however small, however bonkers, and however they come. They’re the reminders of just how far you’ve come. And if you feel the urge to stand barefoot in the snow? Go for it… but maybe keep a blanket or hot water bottle handy! 😉
Stay warm and safe today… it’s a nipply one folks 😝🥶⛄️❄️
#WellnessWednesday
#GratefulHeart
#SoberLife
#SimpleJoys
#sh*tsandgiggles
#GroundingMoments #WinterWonderland #RecoveryJourney #AppreciateTheLittleThings #StarryNights
#SnowyDays
#HealingAndGrowing #BarefootAndFree (and Frozen!) 😂
#GlimmersOfJoy
#Glimmers
#mindfulmoments
Last night i finished watching 📺⬇️
“Swiped- The School That Banned Smartphones” 📱🚫
on @Channel4, and as a parent and also a godmum to younger teens, I’m absolutely floored. 💔
This was one of the hardest things I’ve watched as a Parent. If you’ve got kids or teens, please take the time to see it. It’s shocking, heartbreaking, and so eye-opening. The dangers of smartphones—from their impact on mental health, development to how addictive they are—are honestly terrifying. At points, I felt physically sick watching it and I’m not easily shocked.
To any parents considering getting their young kids a smart phone, watch this first please. 🙏 It might really change how you feel. Seeing the real, devastating effects these devices can have on kids’ lives made me rethink so much.
A massive thank you to Channel 4, Emma Willis, Matt Willis, Dr Chatterjee , the incredible kids who took part, the Stanway School in Colchester, the heartbroken families who bravely shared their unimaginable losses, and the researchers behind this powerful programme. The honesty and courage from everyone involved make this such an essential watch.🫶
It’s not an easy watch, but I truly believe every parent should see it. If you do, let me know—I’d love to hear your thoughts. 💜
S x
#SwipedTheSchoolThatBannedSmartphones
#C4Swiped
#SmartPhoneBan
#ParentingLife #MentalHealthMatters #SmartphoneAddiction
#Channel4
#Documentary
#PleaseWatch
💜💛🔜 Coming Soon… 🔜💜💛
💜💛🔜 Coming Soon… 🔜💜💛
Something exciting is on the horizon, and I can’t wait to share it with you all!It’s going to be real, fun, and definitely worth the wait.Any guesses? Or are you just here for the mystery? 👀🤣Love,Sal ❤️#WatchThisSpace #SomethingNew #comingsoon #ExcitedToShare #adhdwriter #sh*tsandgiggles
#SundayService
Meals out… well, they’re a bit of a minefield for me! 🤪Talking about food and eating isn’t something I do often because it triggers all the feels tied to my eating disorder (ED). It’s the one thing I’ve avoided, hidden from, and put off dealing with for years.
Sure, I’ve tackled my mental health ish and kicked my drinking addiction (thanks therapy and sobriety🌟!), but my ED? That’s been a whole different battle . After I stopped drinking, it ramped up and my health took a very big hit, so I had no choice but to face it head-on.
💔 The Broken System:
• Accessing care for EDs is harder than finding a matching sock in the laundry.
• Outdated BMI guidelines? Absolute BS.
• I had to get worse—like, hospital worse—before anyone listened.
This isn’t how it should work. Care should be available before crisis hits. Waiting until people are at death’s door is cruel and deadly.
My Experience:
• I fought tooth and nail for a referral, finally got one in September, and… was it worth it? Nope.
• They didn’t listen, didn’t take the right details, didn’t look at me and gave me a dangerous, wrong diagnosis.
• Now I’m stuck with a 24-week wait for even access to help. Brilliant🖕.
But you know me—I’m not letting this slide. I’m fighting my corner and speaking up for those who can’t. This system needs to change.
Some good news, though!🫶
Last night, I celebrated 5 years of sobriety with a dream meal in Buxton. Small picky bits, where I could choose what I wanted and how much. I actually felt relaxed and comfortable around food—something that rarely happens. That’s a huge win and a baby step forward in recovery.
Recovery isn’t a straight path, but moments like this remind me it’s possible.
Happy Sunday, folks. Let’s keep shouting, fighting, and taking those baby steps. Oh, and never underestimate the power of a good picky tea! 🖤✨
#MentalHealthMatters #RecoveryJourney
#E
🎉 Five Years Sober Today! 🎉
Today marks five years without a drink, and honestly, I’m as surprised as anyone! Five years of showing up fully, and learning to enjoy life in a whole new way. It’s been a journey of growth, strength, swearing and a whole lot of humour.🤣🖤🫶
For anyone out there struggling-it’s possible, and it’s worth it. If I can get here, trust me, you can too. Here’s to five years strong—and to many more. Cheers to living life fully!🫶⭐️🎉🎂
Thanks so much for all the Love today , Means a lot you lovely Bunch 🫶⭐️🙌🎉🥳🎈xx
#5yearssober
#5yearsalcoholfree
#soberversary
#onedayatatime
#livelifefully
#alcoholism
#soberversary
#soberlife
#proudasf**k 🙌🫶🙌
#recoveryoutloud
#shareyourstory
Monday Mood: Keeping it Real 😂😭🤓🖕
The last few weeks have been busy and full of lovely distractions, which I’m so grateful for. But, if I’m honest, my health and eyesight shenanigans have really taken a toll. I’m usually a pro at hiding when I’m feeling rough, but sometimes it’s just… a lot. No need for sympathy, I promise. It’s just a matter of pulling myself out of it—like I always do.
Had a bit of a wobble at the opticians yesterday. Turns out my eyesight has gone from bad to worse (hello, even Higher Myopia and sh*t 👁️💀!). But, on the bright side, I found a pair of glasses that made me feel great. They’re big, bold, and colorful—the kind that definitely stand out (despite a few less-than-enthusiastic opinions from the opticians I have seen recently 🖕😂!). Thanks to an amazing assistant manager lady who helped me feel like I rocked them & Good , I left feeling a little better—despite the “small mortgage” they cost!
Now I just have to wait for them to be thinned out to inch of there life to avoid the dreaded Olive-from-On-the-Buses look😂🤓. Got a contact lens check too coming up this week , so fingers crossed for a good outcome. I know my eyesight is far from perfect , and it may well get worse 🖕💯. But for now, I’m just so grateful to have ways to correct it.
As always, I’m leaning on a bit of humor and sarcasm—because sometimes, that’s the best way to get through. Here’s to plodding on and adding it to the list of “bits that don’t work.”
Keep smiling— because we can and we do! 😂❤️
( pic of me strutting out of the opticians 😂🤣😂🖕… jokes !! ) #itsybitsyfashionshow
Photojenix 📸
#mondaymood
#KeepGoing
#OneDayAtATime
#StrugglesAreReal
#givemeabreak 🤣
#eyesightproblems
#myeyes
#posteriorvitreousdetachment
#retinaldetachment
#maculardegeneration
#highmyopia
#myopia
#cantseesh*t
#getyoureyeschecked
#cantseesh*t
#adultingsucks
#adultingopenly