Pick Me Up! Special March 2020

The month of March is all about celebrating women. With International Women’s Day and Mother’s Day, it’s our time to shine. So, we’re making sure you know the famous and ordinary women across the globe who are taking a stand for equality (pg12). Life has a habit of throwing some nasty curveballs, but us women are known for making the most out of a bad situation. When Zu (pg14) was dealt a devastating blow, she refused to let it beat her and lived a life of happiness. Now, she wants to show others just how strong they can really be. Being a mum is one of the most rewarding jobs in the world and we strive to give our children the best life possible. As Louise (pg40) watched her own daughter grow, she…

The month of March is all about celebrating women. With International Women’s Day and Mother’s Day, it’s our time to shine. So, we’re making sure you know the famous and ordinary women across the globe who are taking a stand for equality (pg12). Life has a habit of throwing some nasty curveballs, but us women are known for making the most out of a bad situation. When Zu (pg14) was dealt a devastating blow, she refused to let it beat her and lived a life of happiness. Now, she wants to show others just how strong they can really be. Being a mum is one of the most rewarding jobs in the world and we strive to give our children the best life possible. As Louise (pg40) watched her own…

Best buds Look at Matt and Wally having fun! H.Rose-Gale, London Mum and me Here's my gorgeous mum Linda. She looks beautiful! Hollie, Portishead Baby boy My cousin recently had a baby boy and I loved meeting him for the first time. So special! N.Dalton, Bristol Nacho cheese My boyfriend and I had these nachos on our date night. All of the toppings! Jenny, Manchester Sunrise Look at this beautiful sunrise from my flat. The sky looked so peaceful and golden. Anastasia, York Sibling love This is my brother and me. Everyone says we look alike but I can’t see it! Hannah, Essex Morph and me My son loves Aardman animations! G.Mahon, Wales Happy girl Look at my gorgeous daughter playing tunes and doing her hair. She's adorable! Elsie, Stratford…

Best buds Look at Matt and Wally having fun! H.Rose-Gale, London Mum and me Here's my gorgeous mum Linda. She looks beautiful! Hollie, Portishead Baby boy My cousin recently had a baby boy and I loved meeting him for the first time. So special! N.Dalton, Bristol Nacho cheese My boyfriend and I had these nachos on our date night. All of the toppings! Jenny, Manchester Sunrise Look at this beautiful sunrise from my flat. The sky looked so peaceful and golden. Anastasia, York Sibling love This is my brother and me. Everyone says we look alike but I can’t see it! Hannah, Essex Morph and me My son loves Aardman animations! G.Mahon, Wales Happy girl Look at my gorgeous daughter playing tunes and doing her hair. She's adorable! Elsie, Stratford Sweet 'n savoury I tried this halloumi and strawberry salad recently and it was delicious. What a combo! Trudy, Leicester What do you call a bunny with…

It was a normal day at work. Except I’d left my office in central London at bit later than usual, at about 6.10pm, and stopped off on the way home to buy a train ticket to visit my sister on the south coast. So, by the time I arrived back at the train station near my north London home, it was just gone 7pm on Monday 9 May, 1994. There were lots of other people waiting at the bus stop by the underpass as I walked through it, as I did every night. Inside, a lad who looked in his teens came towards me. He was wearing a pair of jogging bottoms and had shaggy, mousey-coloured hair. His blue eyes stared straight at me – everything happened really quickly after…

It was a normal day at work. Except I’d left my office in central London at bit later than usual, at about 6.10pm, and stopped off on the way home to buy a train ticket to visit my sister on the south coast. So, by the time I arrived back at the train station near my north London home, it was just gone 7pm on Monday 9 May, 1994. There were lots of other people waiting at the bus stop by the underpass as I walked through it, as I did every night. Inside, a lad who looked in his teens came towards me. He was wearing a pair of jogging bottoms and had shaggy, mousey-coloured hair. His blue eyes stared straight at me – everything happened really quickly after that… He came up close to my…