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In an ideal world, we seek love and stability, For some, this comes easily, For some, it is taken away through no fault of our own, But...

So I have received my offer to study medicine and I am thrilled! Hard work really does pay off! There is still a long road ahead until I...

It’s currently 2 am as I'm writing this… So a recent announcement has meant that Christmas this year is canceled. Well… not literally. The 25th of December still exists of course but we are unable to travel to see friends and family on any day other than Christmas Day. Being a care leaver has meant that I usually have very few options when it comes to finding somewhere to stay regardless of whether COVID-19 lingered around or not. Over the last few months, I have been really

Have you found your Christmas bubble? Well… unlike many care experienced young people, I’m very lucky to have a place to stay for...

Community is important as it provides safety and security in our lives. It provides us with a support network; people we can connect with...

We are coming up to our 9th week in lockdown and restrictions are starting to slowly ease. There is a lot to think about. How long will...

Only 6% of care leavers go onto higher education after school, 12% by the age of 23; the barriers are immense, and although it was a struggle I did somehow manage to pull through. I didn't get the right support. I remember it being so hard and so stressful. My social worker wasn't sure how the application process, accommodation or funding worked and hadn't even gone to university herself! Education was always important to me and university is my second chance to fulfill my po

"You can do this" | "Brave" | "Just breathe" | "You're amazing" These are just some of the quotes I have written at the top of my dai..

“Music exists to speak the words we can’t express” Acoustic music takes me to a safer place; it’s raw, just like my emotions. Sometimes I...

Are these posts what I really want to see? There comes a time when you need to take a step back and think. Is it worth comparing your...

Often invisible to the human eye; a hidden battle, that can affect all of us in many different ways. DO's Write down your triggers I tend...