Today, Friday 19th September 2014, is Jeans for Genes day. Jeans for Genes is an annual fundraiser for Genetic Disorders UK to change the world for those living with genetic disorders. People pay to wear jeans at school or work…
Sunday 14th September 2014 - It’s my 21st birthday on the 2nd October, and I am truly grateful I am here to reach this milestone. Every birthday is a milestone for us, but turning 21 is a huge one. For someone…
Jessica, Share a Star founder, and I’s paths only crossed recently. She saw I was going through a hard time and, with her generous heart, asked if I’d like to be a star. I knew little about Share a Star…
Saturday 30th August 2014To my beautiful mum, Thank you so much for all you do. You keep me alive each day physically and mentally, giving up your life to save mine. You gave me life in the beginning, and continue to…
It is hard to overcome an illness when it imposes so many limitations and treatments/problems demand such a lot of time throughout the day (and night). Some days it seems impossible. I’ve been ill for six years and eight months…
Photo credit: GoogleWith the recent death of the fantastic actor and comedian Robin Williams, we seriously need to rethink the way we see mental illness. Though not a sufferer of a mental illness myself, I know the impact having a…
To vote for Molly and I call 0844 646 0202. Calls cost 5p from a landline and you can vote more than once. All votes will be greatly appreciated. thank you
Christmas is a lovely time of year. I know not everyone enjoys it, and we all feel the pinch after buying presents; but I quite like it. Not because I get presents, not because of the food (especially since I…
However unlucky I feel, however bad things get, in between each crisis, I still consider myself very lucky. It is true a that there is always someone worse off than you, but I'm not a fan that saying because I…
The one emotion we never seem to get rid of is fear. We're always scared or worried about something. I'm the world's worst worrier, I always have been, but the word has taken on a whole new meaning since I've…