The tragedy of losing a baby, finding love, hiding depression...
Well, I'm off until the 16th of February but here are a few thoughts beginning with how sad is to read that Amanda Holden's lost her baby seven months into her pregnancy. I can’t even begin to imagine what she's going through and other mums who've been in this desperately sad situation.
If you've lost a baby late-term, or early in its precious life, then do get in touch with SANDs or any other supportive organisation. I know of their good work and even if right now you don't feel you need support you may at some time in the future. If this has happened to you I'm sending all my wishes to you.
On a different note I've just posted another "your e-mail of the week" as I'm away - it's on the home page - click on the "Gold Star". I think it's quite apt with Valentine's Day looming and lots of singles looking for love out there. It's from Jenna who hasn't had a relationship for years.
I highlight three of the main messages singles give out that stop other singles getting involved with them.
Have lots of bits and pieces coming out while I'm gone over the next 11 days - a couple Valentine's pieces for the Sun newspaper and a feature for the Mirror newspaper. On MSN I've also written about two different aspects of Valentines... so lots of love stuff!
I also have a piece about emotional health in Tuesday's Express newspaper - something most of us have to face... hope you'll take a look.
Now the word ‘health’ has just popped up and I was very well-behaved out clubbing for a pal’s 40th last night.
Busy packing as (accompanied by Biffy's album) we're leaving in a mo’ – talk about last minute! Cheers to those who e-mailed their suggestions for snorkelling and diving in Cape Verde - wow - a ton of peeps have been there - will let you know about our adventure when back 16th February.
Back to the serious note and a dear friend of mine is really struggling with depression and every day we have a few minutes on the phone and I remind her that no matter how tough things are she's got some people that love her.
TODAY’S THOUGHT: she was hiding the way she felt for quite a few weeks and it was only her close friends including me who got her to own up to the depression.
Please if you’re feeling depressed and you haven’t confided in anyone then dotell someone you trust. And if you feel for whatever reason you can’t tell anyone then please do speak to your doctor. You can get help and you don't have to suffer on your own!
Look after yourself, have a lovely couple weeks - plus a Valentine's Day full of love - in fact I hope every day is full of love for you - wherever that love comes from - friends, family or a romantic relationship! Pamx