Cate Davies 😻 Edu, MH, Kindness
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So I now have a Folksy shop for my artwork! Please take a look and share!!
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I found a moment to read the journal this afternoon. It gave me so much insight into this young man. Turning a page I saw “people who make me feel safer” & he had written my name & “because she always tries to understand my behaviour instead of telling me off”. Enough said. 2/2
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Today a young lad who struggles with regulation and attention stayed behind at the end of class. He handed me a “feelings journal” & said “miss, can you read this? I will come get it back tomorrow”. He also gave me a sweet. I smiled & thanked him & said “of course!”….. 1/2
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Today I’m feeling lots. We lost a baby last month and I’m suddenly sat here sobbing. Why it has hit me on a Friday morning at 11:30 I do not know. But I’m simply sodden with tears and sadness. No one tells you about this stuff. No one explains how it hollows you out.
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I have a lump. Under my arm by my breast. It’s probably nothing. I am dithering about making a GP appointment. I know I should. I don’t even know why I’m hesitating.
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I’ve been single for 8 yrs. After an abusive relationship I needed to refind myself. Now I get asked “Nearly 40 & single! what’s wrong with you?” And I reply “I spent too long concerned by the opinion of people like you”
Whatever your status - be happy with YOU! Love yourself!
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Just stepped into a cupboard to cry. I feel so defeated & like Music isn’t even wanted in schools anymore. I feel useless and redundant. Being told that other subjects are “more important”, that it’s about grades not joy, & then having to expend energy on demotivated kids. 😢
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Ladies, an exceptionally heavy period and a chest cough combo. Possibly the most uncomfortable, risky experience in a social gathering context?
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Anyone on here have experience of dealing with intelligent, stubborn as hell elderly parents? I feel like a UN negotiator!!! They, quite rightly, want their independence but I want to help! Arrrggghhhhhh
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Good News!!!! AT LAST!!! I have found a GORGEOUS school and they WANT ME!!!!! 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
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@jowilliams293
Lady.... have you been placing yourself on the front line? You probably need to wind your neck in. People are still dying. Everyone is afraid and teachers, along with other under paid, undervalued citizens, have STILL BEEN AT WORK! Check your privilege.
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I can officially tell people. Joe and I are engaged and will be married on the 8th July 2023!! Only took me 41 years!!! I did the asking and the ring giving! Never one for being a traditionalist!! 😂😂😂
@just_teachuk
@Ka81
@artmember209
@PiglitV
@MrEFinch
@artteachjess
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To say to a woman that they don’t understand an issue involving kids because they don’t have kids when you know nothing about their experiences of childlessness is hurtful. Unnecessary & humiliating. I’m in pieces 😔😔😔😔
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I’m a healthy size 14. Went to look for a dress today. Picked up size 18 because I know uk stores always size down women’s clothes. The 18’s didnt fit. Joe doesn’t understand why Im angry & upset. I deal with girls with body dysmorphia & eating issues DAILY because of this shit!
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@joelycett
@BorisJohnson
Joe, you’re pitching satire at time where the ridiculous is so normalised that most people don’t even recognise satire anymore!!! I’m guessing far too many will take this as real! 😂😂😂😂
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@PastoralThings
This makes me furious!!! Anything that penalises or rewards things that are beyond the control of some learners is a negative for me! I simply tell them I’m happy to see them and really glad they could make it. I will then check on them later to make sure that they’re ok! Xx
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Criticised 4 going into school with a cold. Pretty sure I’d be criticised for NOT going in with a cold. Anyone feel like teachers simply can’t win sometimes?! We are destined to be wrong. It’s hard feeling that way when all you do is your damndest every single minute of the day!
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So yesterday I heard about two things I thought had been firmly shelved in the past:
- whole class detention for one person misbehaving
- kids being left out of enrichment because of attendance.
Can we stop & remember the impact this has on kids who are not to blame?
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Officially been promoted at work. That’s a bit of financial pressure removed!!!
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How do some people still manage to reach the top despite being unpleasant, unkind and generally uncaring? It baffles me. Do people ignore their unpleasantness? Is it peer pressure or people hanging on tailcoats? Kindness is free to everyone. Every gender, race, age, religion.
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Things that annoy me:
- teachers screaming at kids
- teachers belittling kids
- teachers nagging kids (who are clearly switched off)
- petty enforcement of silly rules that make kids feel they are “bad” or “naughty”.
- teachers assuming they have the right to DEMAND respect.
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Going away for the week and just lent my car to my neighbour as she is a teacher with no petrol. She can use my car whilst I don’t need it.
#payitforward
#KindnessMatters
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Tonight I proved that I am a capable, independent woman. Had a tyre blow out & spin me off the road. 😱 No battery on phone. 😖Changed the wheel myself in the dark & got myself home! I didn’t even cry!! I might want a man in my life..but I don’t NEED one!
#strongwomen
#WomenEd
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Saw the
@Dove
beauty standards advert & wanted to say.... this is me without the slap, without the lighting & the clever poses. I’m 39, I have dark shadows, scars & lines. I’m a real human. Flaws and all.
#beauty
#Dove
#NaturalBeauty
#DeSelfie
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I’m hoping to support
@FloraSCooper
at John Rankin school tomorrow at 8am if anyone wants a lift? I’m going from just north of Cheltenham.
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Sat at options evening feeling more depressed by the number of kids not wanting to take “Arts” subjects. What have we done to the imaginations & creativity of kids? These subjects are struggling despite HUGE input from dedicated teachers!! So sad. 😞
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I have the best neighbours ever!! There was a knock at the door and this was waiting for me.....
#KindnessMatters
#KindnessPandemic
#keepingitkind2021
#RAKtivism
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As an adult I am struggling. Stop worrying about whether young people are BEHIND! Start worrying about whether they’re safe & happy!! For goodness sake prioritise humanity!!!! 😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡
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So, good news doesn’t last long. The school I was going to work for have to cut music from the curriculum next year…. Meaning my job no longer exists. I feel so defeated. 😥😫😔
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Seeing lots of people starting the year with a run or at the gym. I’d like to just correct some spelling…. It’s RUM and GIN! You’re welcome!
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So, I did the down on one knee proposal but Joe went all out yesterday and officially asked me to marry him whilst flying in a hot air balloon!! Thank you to Alex Daniels for piloting and helping to make our engagement so incredible!!!!!
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If you have ever been uplifted by my tweets. If I have ever spoken to the heart of you then PLEASE share this with every woman you know.
@andykeegan
@AnniPoole
@llewelyn20
@abbyaug
@drewpovey
@HannayJeremy
@jazampawfarr
@jon_severs
@AdrianBethune
@tes
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🧵Physically hurt by a child today. My voice has gone, not from shouting (because I RARELY actually shout!) but from constantly reminding young people about behaviour. I have never known things to be this bad in my whole career. Even my empathy is being pushed. Something is 1/?
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I bought this rose a year ago. It’s called Bright Future. I very deliberately planted it by my front door to give me hope. This week it flowered for the first time. Xx
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1:1 meeting at work. Apparently I’m working at well over 120% of expected delivery. Qualitative data shows I’m doing this at an excellent level. I rarely brag outright but I’m adoring my job a year in & I’m finally feeling like I’m GOOD at something! I give back & im purposeful..
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My neighbour messaged me to say she hadn’t seen or heard from me in a while & was worried. I explained that my MH hadn’t been great & she suggested a walk with a few other neighbours. She took the time to be kind. It meant the world.
#keepingitkind
#KindnessMatters
#depression
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To U.K. teachers everywhere. You can vote with your feet. International teaching is really rather marvellous. 😬😬😬😬😬
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Far too many schools are toxic. The system perpetuates it. I honestly can’t understand why any of you still do this job. It’s thankless. Literally. Glad I had a further wake up call this week. Never been so relieved to see the back of a profession in my life. Adjusting my bio.
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I am realising I don’t really do “fitting in”. I join groups, eventually realise I’m more than a bit “different”, disrupt or speak up about something and end up feeling like I should leave. It’s kinda lonely. I don’t actually “belong” anywhere.
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I can’t message you as you have blocked me but to the lady who is upset because I called her “lovely” and thought I was being patronising. I honestly wasn’t. Those who know me know that I call EVERYONE lovely. Regardless of age or gender. Sorry that you were upset! 😔😔😔😔
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This is the action I have been desperately waiting for!!!! This leader is making a phenomenally brave decision to protect her staff & learners! Please can we share, support, join forces! Urge our heads, leaders & CEOs to follow suit!!!!!
#Ofsted
#NoMoreInspections
#BRAVE
I've just had the call. I've refused entry. This is an interesting phone call.
Doing this for everyone for our school staff everywhere!
@Ofstednews
@Headteacherchat
#ShineOn
#BurnBrighter
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My mortgage has increased, my rent has increased, energy and water bills increased, food shop increased, petrol increased…. My wage. Remained the same. Workload, increased. Motivation, decreased. Goodwill, decreased. Inclination to support multinationals, decreased.
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Does anyone have a gorgeous, kind, and welcoming primary school that I could visit? Happy to drive a few hours so anywhere within 150 miles of Birmingham really. I just want to fall in love with education again & to feel like there are places that still want kind, warm teachers
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Just had a good old cry with Joe about our baby that “wasn’t” this month. I love this man so much. He has such a big heart and I’m so lucky to have him. Xx
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All done. Female GP. I have an infection below the skin. The lump is swelling. Penicillin and no shaving. Feel so relieved but silly for worrying!!
I have a lump. Under my arm by my breast. It’s probably nothing. I am dithering about making a GP appointment. I know I should. I don’t even know why I’m hesitating.
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Should teachers have a thorough grounding in psychology? The more time I spend working with young people in mental health and well-being, the more I feel it would be very useful.
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So angry at humans who have no consideration for others. Joe buried his best friend on Monday (suicide) but STILL started his new job Wednesday. Was punctual, polite, helpful and met all targets. Today he was “let go” as he didn’t “fit”. My heart hurts for him so much right now.
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I won’t be bullied into making my profile anonymous. I only share positive anecdotes about learners. I do not give details or names. I’m not affiliated with any one school as I am Supply. The horrible messages I have had about sharing yesterday are unkind & upsetting. 😢
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Who knew that seeing one thin red line could feel so devastating? 😔😔😔😔
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@EmilyBronwen
Oh dear. Another adult male that believes that breasts were designed purely for the gratification of men’s sexual fantasies. Where I lived in East Africa breasts weren’t even considered sexy. They were 4 feeding children. There’s a lot of ingrained patriarchic privilege in the UK
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@cpooleywriter
@DrWilkinsonSci
I worked for a company that designed usb pens. We had a big marketing release and the company sent out a mail shot saying “our pen is released” except they missed the space between “pen” and “is”. Genuine story!!
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Fun thread. What sayings are used in your family household? My dad always used to answer my “why?” Questions with “Wimwam for a goose’s bridal”🤷🏻♀️🤨 and “birds is fish and insects is fish and tortoises goes free!” What the hell?!?
@ottleyoconnor
@AlisonKriel
@Beth_Tastic
@RaeSnape
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I LOVE this!! I absolutely ADORE it! It is everything I strive for! Build people up. Don’t destroy them! The destructive nature of humans is bewildering to me!! There’s so much beauty & joy in us. Why are we so ready to squash it in others?!
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Brother is coming home. It wasn’t the cancer! Kidney stones and an infection. Iv antibiotics and rest. That was a scary few hours. Thank you to everyone who messaged and sent love. Xxxxxx
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Had the news today that two ex student committed suicide this week. 14 & 17. If you contribute to the pressure that is felt by the youth of today just stop. Ask yourself WHY? What is this life FOR?? Because I really don’t believe for one moment that it is for exam results & jobs.
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Quick reminder. Well-being is NOT:
- compulsory Sports & Exercise
- compulsory meditation
- cake (although this is great!)
- yoga, Pilates
- CPD sessions on well-being
- advising “self care”
Looking after staff & learners is about listening, giving time, resources & empathy
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Controversial idea: I worked in a school where phones were integrated as part of learning. Learners were taught about the pros & cons of mobile technology but it was accepted that these are the means by which this generation accesses life, information etc. Embrace or Ignore?!
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I’m not attempting to “destroy” anyone by the way. My original communication about all of this was privately, politely via DM. It was not me who decided to tweet a survey to 1000’s of people. I merely called out hypocrisy & unpleasantness. I hope that is clear.
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Just watch a car crash into the central barrier of the M5. I was 4 cars behind. I’m now at work but can’t stop shaking. It’s ridiculous. I’m fine. But I’m so close to crying right now! New school & I don’t want to seem pathetic!
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This week I bought a power drill. My next door neighbour said “I don’t think it’s wise Cate. Women shouldn’t really own such things!”
I’ve been happily drilling through the adjoining wall after midnight every night this week! 🥰🥰🥰
@Artology
@ColletteR
@pdLouiseP
@WomenEd
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Unbelievable colours in nature today!!!
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Just had a message from my neighbour saying I need to toughen up and can’t hide away every time I’m not pregnant. Am now sobbing. I had hoped they would all understand.
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Here we go! Big girl pants on. Back at it. Remember to thank your Music teacher today. They do an incredibly hard job and spend a lot of time feeling like they’re fighting to merely exist in schools.
#MusicMatters
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@naomicfisher
This!! Who has made most effort? The child whose mother drops them at the school gate because she is able to do so, having packed their school bag & sorted their uniform OR the child who gets their own breakfast, dresses themselves & siblings & walks to school in the cold.
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Every so often my hormones grab the reigns & I wake up in tears thinking “why don’t I have anyone?”. I cry for the babies I don’t have, for the loving support of the partner that isn’t here. For the human touch that is missing from my life every day. I’m so lucky though, I know.
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I’m terrified and disheartened by how many people on here and in schools I have been working in are in favour of this kind of thing!!! Where is the creativity? The spontaneous moments of engagement?
You won’t retain staff with this attitude to teaching.
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I can’t stop crying. I’m so tired. I’m feeling useless and pointless. Genuinely finding it hard to know why I bother. Yes, I am getting help. Yes, I do have meds, yes I know I’m lucky. Sorry, none of that changes how I’m feeling.
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Genuinely despairing of my single status. I just want a man between 28-48 who is relatively clever, who likes hugs and cats, to watch university challenge with. Some financial stability would be great. Ability to hold a conversation would be nice.... am I being too picky?!
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Gentle and quiet day today. No pregnancy again. Joe is away this week. Being loved by fur babies. Ducked out of a baby shower for a neighbour. I feel guilty but I simply couldn’t face it right now 😢
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Sometimes I have to look at this and remind myself:
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I don’t want to go in. I’m doing supply. It’s day three in a school and I’m so anxious it’s rendered me immobile. I’ve lain awake looking at the ceiling for 4 hours.
Bills to pay. Pride and professionalism to consider.
I feel physically sick.
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@WhistleblowingT
My retaliation would be to ban ALL work related ANYTHING from my home or car. You don’t want my stuff in school? Fine. I will no longer supplement your budget with my own resources. I will NOT work beyond contracted hours. You want me to conform? Ok. Plan for me. Buy my uniform.
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I’m so excited to be starting as an educational mental well-being practitioner. It is going to be wonderful being able to help young people! This might be the new start I’ve been waiting for!
#Keepingitkind
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@ThinkingSpotCo
It’s all about stepping into his shoes and seeing what the challenges are. We assume everyone can regulate like we can as adults and it’s not true! X
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I thought I was doing so well. I was handling all the news and work and everything. But today I have just curled up and cried. Sorry to be miserable. Just feeling unbearably sad after everything that has happened.
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Sorry to all the authoritarian disciplinarians out there. I can’t do it. It fundamentally makes me unhappy. It’s not how I educate. Regardless of what current trends dictate. Children are humans. I shall treat them as I would like to be treated were I facing the same context.
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Supply teaching for me today. Confidence at an all time low. Only knowing that I have to pay the mortgage is keeping me going. My heart HURTS right now. Getting through this week feels impossible. I feel so rejected, so undervalued. Sorry to be so low. Just struggling
#Wednesday
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My first ever blog post. I’m not sure I’ve set it up properly. Please be kind. Especially since that is, essentially, the topic. Retweets welcomed but not obligatory.
#passionforkindness
#SerendipityEDU
#positivethinking
#KindnessMatters
#edutwitter
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15 yrs teaching means that whenever I get feedback that is even remotely negative my stomach sinks & I feel wretched. Anyone else get like this? I’m still learning & it is inevitable that I will have forgotten/messed up something but the FEAR I’m experiencing is disproportionate
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This could work SO WELL in schools!!! Especially for an international day or careers event. But generally, just meeting a variety of people! How brilliant!
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@FloraSCooper
@Ofstednews
@Headteacherchat
Not sure what I can do but I’m with you all the way. I would contact all local heads in the area and see if they would be willing to put their name to a letter saying that they too would refuse entry!? Or even an open letter here that leaders can add their name to?
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What ON EARTH????? Who has this kind of life?!???! Please tell me I’m not the only one still skint in my 40’s?!?!?!
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I have fought & fought & fought. I have been kind & sent love out into the world. But the last three years have finally broken me. I’m too tired. Too sad. I don’t believe in hope anymore. I’m sorry. Bad news just keeps coming.
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Today is a new day. I am up and ready to face the world. Thank you so much for all the kindness. It helped last night when I was low and alone. You are all wonderful.
#Kindness
#mentalhealth
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Has any one person or event knocked your confidence so much you wondered if you would ever recover? Struggling with moments of self doubt and wishing I could let go of someone else’s toxicity. I don’t want to be sad and worried.
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Struggling today. Noticed a bit of a decline yesterday & tried to prep for it by freezing loads of meals & doing lots of washing so I will be fed & clothed during this low. Depression really is a bugger! (& yup my GP knows, I have all the pills, not a fan of yoga....) ☺️
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Count every, single thing you DO achieve, no matter how big or small, and then realise that setback are just small learning moments in a huge expanse of success. You are doing brilliantly. Be proud, reward yourself, be silly, be honest, be kind....be happy!
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Still have two drawers and the main body of the chest to do yet but it’s looking ok!!!!
@shamtchK
@Artology
@sphoenix78
@Artology
@artteachjess
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This “edible art” lasagne just came up on my Pinterest!!! I love the idea of food that is aesthetically beautiful too!!! Isn’t it pretty?!
@artmember209
@artteachjess
@TerryCulkin1
@sphoenix78
@Headspiration
@nhanak80
@pdLouiseP
@AnneQuinton
@Artology
@mrsLHK79
@Nazmameah1
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@td170860
All done. Female GP. I have an infection below the skin. The lump is swelling. Penicillin and no shaving. Feel so relieved but silly for worrying!!
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When you’re end of period, end of weekend, end of summer miserable and your gorgeous man tells you that you are everything to him, you are beautiful and does your gardening and makes you dinner!!
#gratitude
#grateful
#lucky
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This time 3 years ago I was seconds away from dying. My appendix ruptured whilst in a car trying to get through Beijing traffic to a hospital. Pain relief, operation & sepsis recovery followed. My friend Andy saved my life. I need to thank him again! Enjoy every moment people!
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Well this is utter tosh. Of COURSE they’re interested in music. on their phones, in their parent’s car, YouTube, video games, TV. It takes passion & investment from the school though. It’s laziness to claim that children are not interested. It’s our job to ignite that interest.
New: Michaela head told inspectors the school did not teach music in year nine mainly because pupils “are not really interested in the subject”.
Long read piece on the inspection notes on Michaela Community School,which I FOI’d following its recent report.
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I’m not ok. I’m not ok. Horrible shift and I am not ok.
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Right, are we ready?! Ta da!!!!! It’s finished!
#proud
#upcycled
#diy
#thisgirlcan
@KookieB9
@sphoenix78
@MrPat3l
@shamtchK
@teacher_mr_r
@CJBentleyAuthor
@debsybear
@ellie_sillitoe
@EdadventuresM
@RituGangulyKha1
@SaysMiss
@74Invisible
@joanne_jobutts
@kezzasett
@LizEduCats
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Honestly don’t give two poos about grade inflation! My nephew got straight 9’s and I’m just gobsmacked that we share the same gene pool!!! He’s promised to look after me when I’m old and crazy.... so not long to wait!!! 😂😂😂
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