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Happy Halloween!

It’s Halloween! There’s so many themed blog posts I could write in relation to today, but apparently my creative juices are having a rest! It’s been a strange old week, with many ups and many more downs… but last night my housemates and I spent the evening carving pumpkins, watching ‘scary’ (weird) films and chilling. It was a much needed night in!

Initially I was meant to be in Swansea last night and Essex tonight, but after a very odd week full of unexpected events I decided to stay in Birmingham and have a little rest. I’ve been on medication for a while and I’ve had several different support systems in place, all the support I’ve received throughout my recovery has allowed me to function as normally as possible (whatever the heck normal is). By this I mean that although I do at times really…

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Fighting back the stigma that “People with mental illness are just lazy”

September 24, 2015

Recently I published a blog for the Huffington Post’s Young Voices, and the response was overwhelmingly positive – in fact I’m still in awe of the lovely comments, pledges to fight stigma and speak out. However, some were not so lovely. Unfortunately in this world there is always someone who will disagree with you, or have opposing, yet strong opinions, but this time I’m not going to stand by and let them shout about something when, in my opinion, they are completely wrong.

Huffington Post UK shared my blog – ‘Mental Illness doesn’t make you any less human – don’t be afraid to speak up’ – via their social media streams, which I am incredibly thankful for! But, this was one of the comments the post received:

“Depression!!…Didn’t have time to get depressed when i was young,to busy fighting a war and working 60 hours a week to raise…

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Huffington Post Young Voices Blog

September 21, 2015

http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/young-voices/

I’m very pleased to announce that I am now able to use my voice on a much bigger platform through blogging as part of the Huffington Post’s Young Voices campaign!

Dearest Someone, is first and foremost my main blog and all the posts I share through the Huffington Post will also be linked back to here.

I am so happy as it really is truly fantastic to be able to speak to so many people, and to help break down the stigma of mental health. I love how Huffington Post are allowing young people such as me to speak out on such a well known, far-reaching platform. I feel very honoured 🙂

My first blog for them was published today (September 21st) do check it out:

Mental Illness Doesn’t Make You Any Less Human – Don’t Be Afraid to Speak Up.

http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/ella-robson/mental-illness_b_8157088.html

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Royal Australian Navy personnel raise money and awareness for physical and psychological injury

September 20, 2015

Homes for Heroes (Australia)

Today I’m mega proud of these guys:

Source: Homes for Heroes

They may be miles away… (literally) but I still fully support their venture, and I’m very proud of them all. Lieutenant Jason Dawson, of the Royal Australian Navy, completed the Sydney Half Marathon wearing a Bomb suit (weighing 45kg!) And news in from my cousin (the tall one)… LEUT Dawson only stopped once, the finish line! That’s incredible… I couldn’t even run the marathon, yet alone do it in a bomb suit!.

All joking aside though, I am very proud of these five chaps… for many reasons! Here’s what Homes for Heroes said before the half-marathon:

“As a leader of the Royal Australian Navy’s elite Clearance Diving unit, Mine Warfare and Clearance Diving Officer, Lieutenant Jason Dawson is used to punishing his body and pushing it to extremes. But even he admits he will be in the…

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#ForwardBirmingham – Brummies be proud!

September 17, 2015

Birmingham

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Watch the film here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYb55WhG_oA&tmad=c&tmcampid=70&s_smcid=TW20150917_____

If you live in Birmingham, if you live near Birmingham, if you live in England and if you watch the news then you will know about the incredible transformation of Birmingham New Street, with Grand Central opening very soon!

Well, John Lewis have done something that’s pretty next level (if that’s at all possible – I mean look at how shiny Grand Central is!)

John Lewis has moved in and made Birmingham home, producing a wonderful film that showcases Birmingham in all its glory. Featuring some of Birmingham’s finest, with breathtaking shots of the city, and fantastic stories from city dwellers. FORWARD, a film for Birmingham explores every aspect of the city’s vibrant, dynamic and unique culture. Touching upon the world of jewellery-making, with Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter at the epicentre of the UK’s industry. Focusing on the incredible, world-class healthcare, unique and talented photographers, and with an opening shot of Edgbaston Reservoir (my heart cartwheeled at that point – I lived by the reservoir and I loved it) the short film really captures what makes Birmingham such a thrilling, glorious and really really special city.

I first moved here four years ago, and I have been wonderfully welcomed, tested, challenged and nurtured. Birmingham has made me who I am, it’s shaped me as a person, and it’s vibrant nature, it’s exceptionally exciting industry (of all different varieties) keeps me motivated, keeps me intrigued and it also leaves me in awe. Birmingham I love you.

John Lewis – you’ve turned me all soppy thanks to your wonderful film.

Tweet what you love about Birmingham using the hashtag #ForwardBirmingham

FORWARD – A Film for Birmingham

Dearest Someone, is now a DOT.COM website!

September 16, 2015

Exciting news!

Thank-you so much for your ongoing support! It means that I have been able to transform Dearest Someone, into dearestsomeone.com << notice the DOT COM?! I am so excited for the future of Dearest Someone, hopefully this now means I can reach more people and help more people!

Everything will stay the same – I will continue to run this as a blog! It just makes it easier for me to campaign about mental health, so thank-you so so much for joining me in this awesome adventure!!

Ella xx

(Dearest Someone,)

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World Suicide Prevention Day: what you can do to show support.

September 10, 2015

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Today is World Suicide Prevention Day, and I’ve been asked several times about whether there’s anything you can do to mark the day.

If you have social media, such as Facebook and Twitter please get involved using the hashtag‪#WSPD or you can use the alternative #WSPD15 – people are using both 🙂 The theme of today (worldwide) is ‘Preventing Suicide: Reaching Out and Saving Lives’. It seems some people will be wearing orange, some people will be lighting candles at 8pm and the underlying theme is to check in on someone that you care about – if you yourself are struggling then I reckon its the perfect day to plan some time where you can practice self-care, do something that lets you relax and is enjoyable.

Also, if you wish to get a little more active then I did a websearch and found this:

‘World Suicide Day –…

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Simple things that are making me smile this September

September 8, 2015

I have no idea why but currently I am loving macaroni and cheese. (Macaroni is also really fun to say haha)

A lot of things make me smile, but at the moment it’s definitely simple, sweet things that make me feel all happy and loved! Summer is pretty much over now (if you live in the UK like me then summer was pretty much over two weeks ago). My birthday is at the end of August though so I always make myself wait until after that before I admit that summer is over!

This year, this September, I am really a fan of creating things – including blogs haha – but I’ve developed a real love for making collages, editing images and just been real cheesy with photos and things! (Aka: making mock-up polaroids and sharing them on this blog!) I’ve always been a fan of making things, crafting things…

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Ten productive things to do on your day off!

September 6, 2015