Own Your Success MMM #136 Oh, you got it? Well done! I'm so proud of you, my goodness! Wait, aren't you excited too? Huh? Of course you deserve it! Hey, they wouldn't have hired you if you didn't work your butt off. Even if it doesn't feel like... you've got to be proud of what you've done. Own it.

Your Scars Tell A Story MMM #135 My dear... I know it's hard when your body doesn't look the way you want it to but... think about it. Your scars... they tell the story of your life. Each scar has a memory attached to it and those memories are likely beautiful. Just like you.

You're Not Your Chair MMM #134 Okay. Back in February my uncle died. He was only in his 50s and the death was utterly unexpected. He was strong, healthy and lively... all except for the fact that he was in a wheelchair. He had been for more than 30 years. In fact, the accident that put him in that chair happened on my third birthday. Having made it through the funeral and the immediate grieving that goes with such an event I began to think about the life he must have led. He was once a Marine, y'see and that part of his life cut shortly sharply when an accident he had no part in causing robbed him of the use of his legs. And... being young when it happened, it has always been as he was in my mind... 'Uncle M' and his cool chair, funky tricks, buff arms and white, twinkly smile. But he wasn't always as bright, cheerful and accepting of his lot as he came to be. And I know there are folk out there in a similar situation. So... I made this. One, in honour of him and two in honour of you fine folk. It's not over for you no matter how much it may feel that way. You've the rest of your life to lead and the one thing you have absolute control over is your attitude and outlook. Make it bright. Make it sunny. Like my uncle.

You're Still Here MMM #133 Whenever your brain, your trickster of a brain, tells you that you're weak, or that you can't cope, look back. Look back and realise that this is utterly untrue. You're strong. You're powerful. You are loved and you are valid and you experiences to date have shaped you into the wonderful human being that you are. And you are still here.

Even On A Rainy Day MMM #132 Oh, baby, this is the sweetest! I love that you've arranged this picnic for us; it's a wonderful way to spend a bank holiday afternoon. And... y'know what? It doesn't matter. Even on a rainy day like this, we can still enjoy each other's company. Oh! And I have an idea...

Imposter Syndrome Is Normal MMM #131 Baby I know sometimes it can feel like you're not good enough, but that's so not true. Of course not! You are skilled and talented and, what's more, nobody else anywhere in the world can do what you do the way you do it. You're unique. And you belong just as much as anybody else.

After The Restrictions (This Too Shall End) MMM #130 Oh hey! Been a while since we last spoke, huh? How are you doing? I'm fine personally, just making plans for when this is over and we can kinda-sorta go back to normal. What are you going to do? No plans? What at all? Wow... I guess we'd better make some then, eh? ^_^

The Beauty Of Spring - MMM #129 Aaaaah. I adore this time of year. Buds starting to show, bluebells sprouting and everything is just so damn fresh. Come enjoy it with me, baby. Take a walk with me.

Make Your Dreams A Reality - MMM #127 Just because it's a dream, doesn't mean you can't take steps to make them a reality. You have the power to do anything and everything you want to. You've done it once in your dream after all... right?