I am sure you have heard the saying ‘it takes a village to raise a child…’ Although this originally refers to child-rearing, it implies that community involvement is crucial for achieving a goal or task.

What it comes down to is - asking for help when we are not coping, are dealing with something, or creating something is okay - in fact, it’s essential! We are social beings yet we have become more and more disconnected from our communities. We are so wrapped up in our own lives and shit that we just get on with it. I used to think asking for help was a weakness! A sign that I could not cope!

We all know the biggest, longest, ever-lasting relationship we have is with ourselves. Yet many of us neglect this, don’t value it, or simply don’t know how to do it. Most of us are not taught self-love, and we don’t know where to start… it’s so much more than taking a relaxing bath once a week or reading an affirmation