馃挌 Helping people not the disorder

United Kingdom
Joined February 2016
One final Weekend Wisdom. 馃挌 This weekend feels different. After years of sharing her thoughts, experiences, struggles, hope and wisdom with us, this is Gemma's final Weekend Wisdom for SEED as she, Marg and Den step back and prepare to hand over the baton.
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How do you say goodbye to something that has been such a huge part of your life? 馃挌 From 1st September, Marg, Den and Gemma will be stepping back from SEED, closing a chapter that has meant more to them and to so many others than words could ever fully capture.
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A Monday Morning Message that feels a little different today. 馃挌 This week, Gemma is stepping in for Marg, who is currently in hospital after breaking her back.
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When someone crosses your mind, don't ignore it. Reach out. You don't need the perfect words or a solution to what they're going through. Letting someone know you're thinking of them can remind them they're seen, valued and not alone.
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The Power of Community There is something incredibly powerful about knowing someone is beside you. Not to fix everything or have all the answers, but to listen, to understand and to remind you that you're not alone.
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Sometimes, the simplest words mean the most. In this week鈥檚 Monday Morning Message, Marg reminds us not to take the people we love for granted. Life gets busy, and it can be easy to assume our friends and family already know how much they mean to us.
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Happiness isn't something that has to be earned. It isn't reserved for other people, and it isn't something you're only allowed to feel once everything is perfect. No matter what you're facing right now, you deserve moments of joy, laughter, peace and hope.
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Sometimes, the kindest thing you can do is give yourself permission. 馃挌 In a world that often encourages us to keep saying yes, keep pushing through and keep putting others first, it's important to remember that looking after yourself isn't selfish; it's necessary.
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In this week鈥檚 Monday Morning Message, Marg reflects on a moment of kindness she experienced when she needed it most. And kindness has a wonderful way of travelling. When we experience it ourselves, we鈥檙e more likely to pass it on to someone else.
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Life can feel overwhelming sometimes, especially when you're carrying more than anyone else can see. On those days, it's easy to be your own biggest critic, to believe you have to keep going on your own, or to think that starting again means you've failed.
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Marg's Monday Morning Message In this week鈥檚 message, Marg reminds us that we can only give our best to others when we also take care of ourselves. Life can become busy, overwhelming and demanding, making it easy to put your own wellbeing to one side.
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In this week's Weekend Wisdom, Gemma opens up about her mental health and the importance of a toolkit to help her through the more difficult days. Gemma also speaks honestly about how recent comments on social media have affected her. 馃挌
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You don't have to face this alone. 馃挌 SEED's Monthly Support Group is a safe, welcoming space for anyone affected by an eating disorder, whether you are personally affected, supporting a loved one, or caring for someone on their recovery journey.
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It's okay to press pause. 馃挌 In this week's Monday Morning Message, Marg reminds us that life can sometimes feel overwhelming. When everything feels like it's moving too fast, it's easy to believe you have to keep pushing through.
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In this week's Weekend Wisdom, Gemma shares the importance of putting your heart and soul into everything you do. Whether it's your recovery, your relationships, your work, or simply getting through the day, being present and giving your best in that moment is enough.
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Self-care looks different for everyone, and that's okay. This International Self-Care Day, we're reminded that looking after yourself isn't selfish; it's essential. When you're affected by an eating disorder, self-care can sometimes feel difficult.
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Sometimes, the most important thing you can do is slow down. 馃挌 In this week鈥檚 Monday Morning Message, Marg shares a reminder that when life feels overwhelming or something unexpected turns your world upside down, your priority should be looking after yourself.
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Healing is not something you have to earn. When you're affected by an eating disorder, it can be easy to believe that you don't deserve support, compassion, or recovery. Healing begins when you allow yourself to believe that your wellbeing matters.
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Kindness costs nothing, but it can mean everything. 馃挌 In this week鈥檚 Monday Morning Message, Marg reflects on her recent family holiday and the kindness she experienced from others while she was struggling with her back.
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The moments we share matter. 馃挌 In this week鈥檚 Weekend Wisdom, Gemma and Marg reflect on spending time together as a family while on holiday and why those moments of connection are so important.
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