Jo

So… last night me and Theo 🐾 did GLOW for the second time, 20km for Mental Health UK. Having completed it last year, I signed up again for this year. As some of you know, in the last year, I’ve completed the three peaks 🏔️🏔️🏔️ (the three highest mountains in the UK) and Kinder Scout 🏔️ (the highest point in the Peak District) Unfortunately, my knee has been feeling the impact and intensity and I didn’t know until the last minute whether we were going to be able to do it! The pain in my knee flared up last night and I had to push through… this made me reflect… I find that physical pain is so much easier to push through than mental pain and this is what motivated me to push through! I pushed through for all of those that have struggled or are struggling with their mental health, I pushed through because I know that mental health struggles are real and we have to push through, especially when it’s painful. 

I held so many of the people I love in my mind and in my heart as we walked last night. If you are able to donate, it would be really gratefully received (link below) but please know that there is no pressure. The last thing I want to say to you, if you’re still reading this and you’ve made it this far, is - if you’re struggling, please reach out, please know that you aren’t alone, please know that the darkness doesn’t last forever and please please please be kind; be kind to others and be kind to yourself 🩷