I retraced his footsteps

One of my all time favourite stories here, beautifully laid out in Best magazine. Charlotte took a trip to India to retrace her Grandfather’s incredible journey during World War Two. Charlotte never got to meet Bruno, her grandfather, as he died in combat, but taking this trip helped her feel connected to the great man himself. An inspiring, poignant story to mark Remembrance Sunday this weekend.

Latest StoriesKim WillisNovember 9, 2024share your story, share your adventureComment

How do you de-stress?

Here I am attempting to de-stress for Woman’s Own magazine. I can tell you that yoga is wonderful and my husband trying to massage my shoulders with his claw-like fingers, is not. Oh, to have more time for yoga! I also enjoyed doing a puzzle. Methodical, ultimately pointless, yet rewarding. Good, clean, honest fun.

Latest StoriesKim WillisJuly 19, 2023challenges, wellbeing, mental health and happinessComment

I gave birth for the first time at 58

I’ve loved working with Carolyne over the years. We have published her story many times as it’s so amazing! Here she is in Closer, telling the story of how she became a mum at the age of 58. Carolyne’s beautiful son, Javeed, is growing up happy, knowing his mum did everything she could to make him. That matters more than age. He is loved, he is cared for, he is so wanted. Gorgeous story!

Latest StoriesKim WillisJuly 19, 2023motherhood, parenting, having children, IVFComment

Why weren't we taught this in school?

I love writing these health reports for Take a Break - this one looks at the most important life lessons we were not taught in school. Hopefully today’s kids are being taught more than algebra because communication, emotion regulation, well-being, hell, even budgeting, would have been a lot more useful!

Breaking up with my Apps

It’s me! Writing about me! I love doing these Challenge features for Woman magazine. In this one, I attempted to break up with my apps, which was great fun and highlighted just how dependent I’ve become on my phone and all the seductive little ways it convinces me to pick it up. Beware of your Black Mirror!

Latest StoriesKim WillisJuly 18, 2023challenges, apps, physical health, mental health, mental health and happinessComment

World Down's syndrome Day 2022 - a retrospective collective

A selection of my stories from the past year, celebrating Down’s syndrome. How lucky we are to have these children in our world - and how lucky I am to help bring their stories to a wider audience! Click on through to see the features with which we hope to dispel myths, celebrate amazing kids and simply say: Down’s syndrome is not to be feared. Down’s syndrome is a superpower!