Over capacity isn’t a headline. It’s people. I want to talk about something that’s been sitting heavy with me — and I know I won’t be the only one. (In the UK) The NHS isn’t failing because of the people who work in it. It’s failing because it’s overwhelmed. A few weeks ago my mum fell and split her head open. A deep gash. Blood everywhere. She was left waiting for around 8 hours. In the end, they made the call to stitch her up at home. She fell again not long after. Same situation. Long wait. This time, thankfully, she did go in — because if she hadn’t, she would have died. Her scan showed a shadow on her brain. Her potassium levels were dangerously high. She’s been confused, shaky, unwell. And now? Two weeks later, we’re still waiting on a follow-up brain scan to rule out a stroke. This isn’t rare. This isn’t dramatic. This is normal right now. Over-capacity doesn’t look like charts and statistics. It looks like: Elderly people waiting hours after head injuries Families making medical decisions they should never have to make Serious conditions sitting in limbo because there simply aren’t enough staff, beds, or scanners The people on the wards are doing everything they can. They are exhausted. They care. But a system stretched this thin means risk lives in the waiting. I’m sharing this not for sympathy — but because these stories matter. They’re happening quietly, behind closed doors, every single day. If you’re supporting an ageing parent, a vulnerable loved one, or navigating health issues — remember to take care of yourself too 💕🤗

Children with ADHD are often more sensitive to emotional intensity — but it’s not just about anger. Research shows that many children with ADHD have differences in emotional regulation, threat detection, and sensory processing. This means their brains can register emotional tone (tension, urgency, frustration, raised voices) more strongly and for longer than neurotypical peers making them more sensitive. It isn’t that parents’ emotions cause behaviour. It’s that an ADHD nervous system can struggle to filter and recover from emotional input once activated. What this can look like: • big reactions to relatively small stressors • escalation when voices rise or situations feel urgent • impulsive behaviour (hitting, shouting, bolting) before thinking kicks in • shutdowns or overwhelm rather than reflection Importantly, this is not a parenting failure — and it doesn’t mean parents must suppress all emotion. What actually helps, according to evidence-based approaches: • calm, predictable boundaries (“I won’t let you hit”) • co-regulation before self-regulation develops • emotional repair after moments of rupture • reducing repeated verbal correction during dysregulation • modelling emotional recovery, not perfection Discipline works best after regulation — not during overwhelm. Sensitivity to emotional intensity isn’t a weakness. It’s part of how an ADHD brain processes information. When children feel safe enough to calm, they’re far more able to learn skills like impulse control, empathy, and emotional awareness. Supportive environments don’t remove boundaries — they make boundaries effective.

I wanted to pause and share what I’ve been working on this week, because I have been extremely busy and a lot has quietly come together behind the scenes. I’ve spent time building out deeper layers of support for this space — slowly and intentionally — shaped by the conversations I keep having with parents who are carrying a lot and wanting something more steady and supportive than quick advice. Out of that, two new options now exist alongside the free community. 🌿 Premium 🌿 Premium is about tools and understanding. It includes: • mindset and nervous system tools you can come back to anytime • an ND-aware framework for understanding behaviour • resources designed for real life, not perfect days It’s there to help you respond with more clarity and less overwhelm. ⭐ VIP ⭐ VIP is about personal support. This space is for those who want: • individual guidance • help unpacking specific situations • a quieter, more focused level of support It’s more relational and tailored, and not something everyone needs. About the introductory offers Both Premium and VIP are currently available at introductory rates as these spaces open and settle. There’s no pressure to join but the introductort rates won't be there forever! Nothing about the free space changes. These options are simply there for anyone who feels ready for: • more structure • deeper understanding • or closer support I’ve put a lot of care into building this in a way that feels safe, accessible, and genuinely useful — and I wanted you to know what’s now available if you need it. As always, you’re welcome here either way. We’re building this together Peace and love 💕 🌿

A big heartfelt welcome to our newest members 3 in one day! — We’re really glad you’re here! @Zee Riter @Sierra Melcher @Robin Lewis This space is about slowing things down, getting curious, and growing in ways that feel supportive rather than pressured. Whether you’re a parent, a creator, a healer, an author, or simply someone who values deeper connection and reflection — you belong here. Take your time to look around. Jump into conversations when it feels right. There’s no expectation to perform, prove, or be “on” all the time. If you feel comfortable, pop an intro in and share: what brought you here what you’re hoping to gain or explore or just say hello 👋 This is a roots-first, human-first community — and you’re now part of it 💙

You might have noticed the artwork popping up through this space — the forests, the light, the calm, the little moments of wonder. That’s not accidental. Not because it’s trendy, but because it creates a feeling. Goose explained this really well: a theme isn’t about what you’re teaching — it’s about how people feel when they arrive. Before anyone reads a word, their nervous system has already clocked whether this space feels safe, overwhelming, playful, calm, or pressured. For us, the theme is there to: soften the space reduce that “where do I even start?” feeling invite curiosity instead of urgency and make learning feel gentle, not heavy The artwork is part of that. Pretty, vibrant, calming — something your eyes can rest on while your brain takes things in. I absolutely love the artwork! What do you think? 🌱❤️