…….As with all series, I enjoyed it, but found some aspects of the pack mentality and piling in on people, and the reward for deceit, at times difficult to watch. Great TV: entertaining, informative and educational. Lord Reith would be proud! 3/3

……towards people; the importance of the judgment of others; the need to fit in and belong; the balance between authenticity and getting results; and, the burden we can feel when being incongruent (as Alan movingly revealed when he won).…2/3

Thank you for the repost - and your wonderful film. A very classy piece of film-making, with some compelling creative choices in how you presented the story - I found it incredibly moving, despite being v v familiar with so much of it. Thank you for doing such a brilliant job with his story.

….Neither does the pride in the extraordinary leadership and compassion shown by Kenny/Marina. The psychological impact the experience had on Kenny/his whole family is impossible to measure. He would of course say it was nothing compared to what others went through, but it was far from nothing. YNWA

……But some of the footage (some of which I hadn’t seen in years) in the new film hit very hard. The desolate faces of the fans queuing outside Anfield. The angony in the eyes of those laying flowers, or scarfs, or leaving oranges. It feels like yesterday. It never goes away..….2/3

......people because they are “too resistant” or their recovery is taking too long. That approach - writing people off because we don’t have the time or money to help properly - is a national disgrace. 4/4

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......we need the space to take our time to explore the whole person and their life - not just focus on their symptoms and “behaviours”. This is about feelings, not food.

This report underlines once again how badly let down so any people are every day - we must do better and never discharge...3/4

........Recovery is 100% possible for all - but only with patience and dedicated, compassionate, tailored support, which includes counselling/therapy for all - from day one. My extensive work with clients in this space is often long-term....2/4

……I try to read some Heaney every week - I’m going to make that every day from now with this wonderful collection (with commentary). 2/2

…..I hope the Chancellor considers the whole picture and deals with the world as it is - not how she would want it to be when making changes in her budget. 4/4

……Just like during the pandemic, public policy decisions (which may have some merit) can also have significant unintended consequences on the most isolated and vulnerable. The world is not black and white - it is full of grey areas….3/4

…..come together and enjoy a sense of community. They have remained on high streets when community centres and social clubs have closed, offering connections, human interaction, support networks, and perhaps the only warm place and warm cuppa of the day for some.…2/4

…….It’s a complex story, but misogyny and ignorance in medicine and education plays a significant role here and so often stops girls and women from being seen and understood. 2/2

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.....but also great sadness for the place I ended up - nearly 11 years ago. I also have great satisfaction in my new jacket (pictured!): an early Christmas present from Dr J. 4/4

......During my time living in London, I never took time to smell the roses and savour things - I do that now when I return (and take pictures to reinforce the change for me) and it brings me great satisfaction.....3/4

........I was more present and found joy several times each day. I always focus on my jam jar but now double-down on this when away, planning out a range of things (big and small) that will help settle me and provide some sense of ‘home’ (safety, predictability, security).....2/4

We need to move past asking people “are you ok?” and move to greater acceptance, listening and helping. This is what clients talk to me about every week: don’t ask me what help I need, please just help me.

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