Lovely lockdown story this one! Amanda decided to foster a kitten while lockdown (one) had her working from home… but little stray Molly gave Amanda so much more than she even knew she was looking for. Molly is here to stay and the pair are soulmates. We all need to read beautiful stories right now, so dive in! Out now in Best.
Read MoreA little kindness does indeed go a long way. Interviewing Nahla was glorious. This woman has dedicated her life to kindness and she radiates kindness from every pore! I love her kindness adventures and hope you do too - out now, in Best. Find out more by following Sunshine People and getting involved in One Million Acts of Kindness.
Read MoreAll change, please, all change! Here we have Kara and Eve, who went vegan then launched vegan businesses. This is, of course, right up my vegan street. Check out Kara’s PLENISH drinks next time you’re in the supermarket and as for Eve’s A Kind Mama bakery… good luck holding back from eating ALL the brownies in one go! Out now in Woman’s Own.
Read MoreAnd now, for a new year, new vibe, new stories! Here are Klara and Karen sharing how their new year’s resolutions were so powerful they changed their lives for good. Find out more about Klara at The Humane League UK and more about Karen at Toiletries Amnesty
Out now in Woman’s Weekly.
I can think of no greater gift than this! Surrogate mum Karina has given the gift of life to two of her best friends - Karina is such a shining light and sparkling advocate for surrogacy. What a beautiful thing to do for a friend. And now, all three families remain close and go on holiday together, with all the children growing up knowing how lucky they are to be connected to each other by Karina’s generosity. Out now in Closer!
Read MoreIt was such an honour to write this incredibly devastating yet beautiful story of love and loss. Emma’s husband, Charlie, lost his battle with Covid 19 in April, at a time when hospitals were overwhelmed, there was a PPE shortage and Emma was under such strict lockdown measures she could neither visit him nor have a hug from a relative. She told Charlie’s story with great strength, love and warmth. Thank you Bella magazine for sharing Emma’s story so sensitively. And thank you to WAY Widowed and Young for supporting Emma in a time of absolute crisis.
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