Thanks to @Robin Lewis for the inspiration and ADHD for the hyper fixation I have now started creating the childrens book I have always wanted to do, focusing on NeuroDiverse Children! May interest you @Mel Gram . It will follow a boys journey in a day and it will contain strong affirmations to encourage the child to feel confident and understand themselves. 💕

I just want to take a moment to appreciate the people showing up, sharing, reacting, asking questions, and helping this space feel alive 💚 Huge shout-out to this week’s top engagers: 🔥 @Jason Scott 🌱 @Michelle Peters 🌱 @Work With Lizzy 🌱 @Krystal Strickland 🔥 @Mark Lawrence 🔥 @Morgan Davis 🌱 @Mel Gram 🔥 @Robin Lewis 🔥 @Dylan Johnson 🔥 @Sierra Melcher Your presence matters more than you probably realise. Every comment, like, question, and bit of encouragement helps shape this community into the grounded, supportive space it’s becoming. Thank you for being here, for engaging with intention, and for growing this with me 🌿 (And if you’re quietly watching from the sidelines — you’re welcome here too) 💕🙏 Peace and love !

Finish one (or more, if you’re brave) • “___ should be illegal.” • “If you do , we can’t be friends.” • “There is a right way to ___ and most people are wrong.” • “ is wildly overrated.” • “I don’t trust anyone who likes ___.” Petty opinions only. No debates. No correcting. Just chaos in comment form. I’ll start ⬇️

So glad you’re here, @Ashley Dobbie ! Grounded Roots Parenting is a space for real conversations, gentle growth, and support when things feel hard or messy — no pressure to perform, share, or explain. Just take what you need, at your own pace. Feel free to say hi if you’d like, or simply settle in and explore quietly. We’re really glad you found your way here 🤍

Over capacity isn’t a headline. It’s people. I want to talk about something that’s been sitting heavy with me — and I know I won’t be the only one. (In the UK) The NHS isn’t failing because of the people who work in it. It’s failing because it’s overwhelmed. A few weeks ago my mum fell and split her head open. A deep gash. Blood everywhere. She was left waiting for around 8 hours. In the end, they made the call to stitch her up at home. She fell again not long after. Same situation. Long wait. This time, thankfully, she did go in — because if she hadn’t, she would have died. Her scan showed a shadow on her brain. Her potassium levels were dangerously high. She’s been confused, shaky, unwell. And now? Two weeks later, we’re still waiting on a follow-up brain scan to rule out a stroke. This isn’t rare. This isn’t dramatic. This is normal right now. Over-capacity doesn’t look like charts and statistics. It looks like: Elderly people waiting hours after head injuries Families making medical decisions they should never have to make Serious conditions sitting in limbo because there simply aren’t enough staff, beds, or scanners The people on the wards are doing everything they can. They are exhausted. They care. But a system stretched this thin means risk lives in the waiting. I’m sharing this not for sympathy — but because these stories matter. They’re happening quietly, behind closed doors, every single day. If you’re supporting an ageing parent, a vulnerable loved one, or navigating health issues — remember to take care of yourself too 💕🤗