Self Love has been born due to my ongoing struggles with depression and heightened anxiety.

Hi and thank you for dropping by, my name is Jo, I'm 55yrs old and I live in the UK. I was raised in the 70's which when I reflect was scary times for my siblings, myself and our dear Mum. 

I will say our childhood was traumatic, life was very different back in the 70's we grew up witnessing terrible acts of violence, destruction and ongoing abuse.

My Dad came back into my live, he hadn't been in good health for a while and cancer gradually consumed him and he eventually passed away,  that's when I believe I changed, I am angry, I wanted answers, I just wasn't the same person.

I had this deep overwhelming sadness, I became a lost soul, I felt very much alone, misunderstood and depressed. I wanted to know why my dad had treated his family so terribly, what was it that made him angry and aggressive? Emotionally drained and struggling at work I realised I needed help, time out and that's what I did.

I would like to eventually share my childhood trauma but I'm not quite ready for that just yet.

I’ve learned the importance of putting myself first and to lead a fulfilling life, I'm forever working on my  confidence, emotional resilience and maintaining a healthy, balanced lifestyle. I’m becoming a stronger individual, and I’ve come to accept that not every day will be perfect and that's life. 

I earlier in the year created a course, which originally was going to be delivered online, however I have since decided to create topic blogs and hopefully encourage others to grow.

For me, lifelong learning will hold me in good stead and prepare for life's challenges. 

"If you're looking to cultivate well-being, personal growth, and empowerment, then step forward, your journey to greatness begins now!"