Calling out sexual misconduct
Harvey Weinstein, former film producer and convicted sex offender, has been sent to prison for a minimum of five years. The story highlights the ongoing issue of sexual exploitation and coercive control. Over eighty women have come forward reporting abuse…
Talking about ‘mum guilt’
Kate Middleton opened up about ‘mum guilt’ and the challenges of pregnancy and birth last week in the Happy Mummy Happy Baby podcast last week. Mum to future king, Prince George, and his siblings Charlotte and Louis said she was “not…
Writing it real
I wanted to write a letter of thanks this week. My friend had helped me and a text or an email just didn’t seem ‘enough’ as a way to express my feelings of gratitude. I went to Paperchase to buy…
Prince Harry prioritises his own family’s mental health
Prince Harry and Megan Markle’s decision to move away from their day-to-day roles in the Royal Family highlights the pressures faced by those in the public eye. It’s hard to feel empathy for the wealthy and privileged – but famous…
Greta Thunberg’s Dad’s inspiring message to parents
“I didn’t do it to save the climate, I did it to save my child.” I found this recent statement by Svante Thunberg, father of teenage climate campaigner Greta, incredibly moving. Talking on BBC Radio 4’s Today programme, Mr Thunberg was…