I write with integrity, truth, openness, and honesty about the things that affects my mental health, for others also, which may not always go down well. There are things going on out there that I write about that affect us all.

No one is 'safe' until we're all safe

In the pandemic, no one is safe until we’re all safe and it's now up to us to keep ourselves and each other safe. Keeping yourself safe, helps others stay safe. With impending lifting restrictions, please let's continue to keep each other safe.

I shall continue to wear my mask and will also start wearing a visor too when I’m out in public spaces. I shall continue to sanitise my hands and social distance. The science tells us we should continue to mask up and keep up with precautionary measures.

Decisions made

Throughout the pandemic, decisions should have been made for schools to close, or at least continue with the necessary precautionary measures so that children can stay safe in school. I am struggling to get my head around the fact that children have caught Covid and/or have died from the virus. They should all have been protected.

Remote learning should still be happening, and precautionary measures should be in place, also. Unless we all take the view that we should continue with the necessary precautionary measures, cases can continue to rise.

Babies are also getting infected with Covid.

Source: https://www.mayoclinic.org

Ilana Estelle is a mental health and wellbeing advocate who combines educational insight with her personal experience of living with physical, mental, and emotional disabilities. She holds diplomas in Counselling, Diet and Nutrition, Nutritional Therapy, Psychotherapy and Counselling, and Stress Management. Through her writing, Ilana supports others in navigating their emotional, mental, and physical health challenges. In addition to writing for The CP Diary, her work has appeared in healthy lifestyle magazines. Ilana is also the author of three books: Cerebral Palsy: A Story – Finding the Calm After the Storm, Spirituality, Healing and Me, and Survival: The Covid Years – Time for Change.

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2 comments on “Writing with Integrity”

  1. One of the many things that I appreciate about you, is that you write so openly and honestly, which seems to be a rarity in this day and age.

    I grew up in a totally different world where people didn't worry so much about other people's feelings. I don't understand this politically correct' world, which only serves to make me feel even more isolated and alone, than I already do.

    You're a breath of fresh air to me. I really appreciate what you have to say, so keep up the great work.

    1. Thanks Randy. Your words have brightened my day. Thank you for your kindness. I want you to know you're not alone.

      Dealing with autism isn't easy and in the UK with decisions that are being taken that are putting us in more danger, I can feel a little cut off and isolated. I appreciate your support also. I couldn't continue to write without you!

      The way I see it, is we're all in this together. We should be doing everything we can to keep ourselves and each other safe. It is up to all politicians to put the people they serve first and in the UK that isn't happening.

      I hope you continue to stay safe and well. Thank you...

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