Pick Me Up! Special May 2019

We all have someone that we look up to for inspiration. Lola (pg26), was ravaged by anorexia, bringing her close to death, but an unexpected role model pulled her through. Now she wants us all to take better care of ourselves. After a shocking diagnosis, Rebecca (pg31), faces the cruel and inevitable truth that her little boy won’t remember who she is, but she’s determined to make the most of every second with him. Sometimes we can even be our own role models, as Lisa (pg40) found out. After years of torment at the hands of bullies, she put herself to the test to prove just how clever she really was. Now she’s devoted her life to helping others. When Tracey (pg53) was told that her baby was deaf, she…

We all have someone that we look up to for inspiration. Lola (pg26), was ravaged by anorexia, bringing her close to death, but an unexpected role model pulled her through. Now she wants us all to take better care of ourselves. After a shocking diagnosis, Rebecca (pg31), faces the cruel and inevitable truth that her little boy won’t remember who she is, but she’s determined to make the most of every second with him. Sometimes we can even be our own role models, as Lisa (pg40) found out. After years of torment at the hands of bullies, she put herself to the test to prove just how clever she really was. Now she’s devoted her life to helping others. When Tracey (pg53) was told that her baby was deaf, she worried about her daughter’s future…

Ready for the big day This is my fiancé Alex and I at a friend's wedding a few weeks ago. It will be our turn in a few months and I can't wait! Megan, Manchester The French connection Such a fun picture of my mates and I on top of the Eiffel Tower. We were on a school trip to Paris and had such an amazing time. Danielle, Boston Going al fresco Picnics in the park with my mates is one of my favourite things about summer. This was taken last July, and I can't wait for our next adventure. Ashley, Bristol Pretty in pink Nothing makes little girls happier than a unicorn-themed birthday party. Happy birthday to my adorable god-daughter Mae! Caroline, Barry Little fashionista ! My niece Poppy…

Ready for the big day This is my fiancé Alex and I at a friend's wedding a few weeks ago. It will be our turn in a few months and I can't wait! Megan, Manchester The French connection Such a fun picture of my mates and I on top of the Eiffel Tower. We were on a school trip to Paris and had such an amazing time. Danielle, Boston Going al fresco Picnics in the park with my mates is one of my favourite things about summer. This was taken last July, and I can't wait for our next adventure. Ashley, Bristol Pretty in pink Nothing makes little girls happier than a unicorn-themed birthday party. Happy birthday to my adorable god-daughter Mae! Caroline, Barry Little fashionista ! My niece Poppy looks super stylish in nothing but her birthday suit and this hat.…

Big baby Bailey Even though she’s growing so fast, Bailey still loves being treated like a puppy. Here she is having a cuddle with my brother Isaac. Lucy, New Forest Excuse me, I'm cold! Even though it's April, Maggie is wondering why there isn't any heat coming from the fireplace… Joanne, Bath Smile for the camera! Despite her sad-looking face, Rey is actually a very happy dog! I guess she just doesn’t photograph well. Emily, Luton…

Composing a text message, I took a deep breath and pressed send. The reply made me smile instantly. Of course I don’t mind you’re a mum, it read. I still really want to meet you. I’d been chatting to Jamie, 27, for a few days after connecting on Plenty of Fish. We were getting on well, but I’d held off telling him I was a single mum to my gorgeous daughter Amy, one. I worried that he’d be put off. I was wrong. I worked as a community carer at the time, and Jamie was a delivery driver, so both of our working hours were pretty erratic. The chemistry between us was undeniable The only time we could manage to squeeze in a meet up was during my lunch break.…