Monthly Archives: July 2014

Highs and Lows

Posted on July 31, 2014 by asha

I am always very encouraged by the words of Holley Gerth. Here’s something I read recently that MASH Mums may find helpful. This life is full of ups and downs. There are moments when it seems as if you’re touching … Continue reading →

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Press Forward

Posted on July 31, 2014 by asha

If Jesus goes before us then we should choose to follow. In Psalm 16 (Common English Bible)  David says ‘I always put the Lord in front of me’. I like this translation as it suggests an act of the will, … Continue reading →

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INTRUSIVE THOUGHTS

Posted on July 30, 2014 by asha

Our minds are full of stuff which most of us are able to ignore or shake off. But for some people these thoughts have taken over, gained control. Negative thoughts come to them and, over the course of time, their … Continue reading →

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Teenagers and Bereavement

Posted on July 29, 2014 by asha

Those families whose  have suffered  bereavement might find this link very useful. http://www.cruse.org.uk/Children/teenagers-understanding-death You will find a quick link to the CRUSE website on the right hand side of this page (under Blogroll).

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Friendship

Posted on July 29, 2014 by asha

We all need a friend to come alongside us now and then. The stigma of Self Harm makes it difficult to ask for help. Let’s all hold hands together as we help our children to grow in security and self … Continue reading →

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Mums Survival Guide…

Posted on July 29, 2014 by asha

Parenting isn’t always easy.  !! Amazing -yes!  Rewarding- certainly! Hard Work – definitely! If you think your child is unhappy or if you are worried about their behaviour, it’s easy to be hard on yourself and worry that  you’re not doing … Continue reading →

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MASH Support Groups

Posted on July 28, 2014 by asha

GREAT NEWS My local council has decided that MASH is a great idea and has given me, in conjunction with ‘The Red Balloon Family’* the go ahead to start support groups in my neighbourhood. WHEN The first MASH Group will start mid … Continue reading →

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WHAT SELF HARM IS

Posted on July 28, 2014 by asha

  So here we have the NCB’s definition of Self Harm. What about your loved ones? Are they suffering? Don’t wait around and hope it will all just go away. Don’t struggle alone, get in touch with others who are facing the … Continue reading →

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Testimony

Posted on July 19, 2014 by asha

Originally posted on Rachael Newham:
When I was little, I always wanted to be twenty-three. My six-year old brain thought that by 23 I would married, have been in the same job for a couple of years and will have…

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Restoration

Posted on July 16, 2014 by asha

Are you feeling a bit battered today ? Maybe you feel like this brick wall? It’s a bit untidy isn’t it ! But the bricks look strong enough for the job. Sometimes I feel like my life got a bit … Continue reading →

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