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Gemma's Weekend Wisdom đź’™
This week, Gemma reflects on something many of us find difficult: change.
Recently, Gemma made the big decision to move back home to Hull. While change can bring exciting new opportunities, it can also bring uncertainty, anxiety, and mixed emotions.
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Caring for someone with an eating disorder can bring a mix of emotions that are difficult to hold all at once. Love, fear, frustration, hope, guilt, exhaustion, and worry can all sit side by side.
Your well-being matters too.
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This Carers Week, we want to recognise the people who continue showing up with patience, compassion, and love, even when things feel overwhelming.
Supporting someone with an eating disorder can be incredibly difficult, and carers deserve support, understanding, and care as well
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Understanding the effects of an eating disorder goes beyond what we can see. đź’š
In this week’s Monday Morning Message, Marg discusses Oedema and its impact on someone affected by an eating disorder.
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Joy still matters, even during the hardest times.
In this week’s Weekend Wisdom, Gemma reflects on being back at her mum and dad’s house and remembering one of the ways her family helped create moments away from the eating disorder.
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Bulimia Nervosa is often hidden behind silence, shame, and misunderstanding.
Many people struggling with Bulimia Nervosa become incredibly good at appearing “fine” on the outside while carrying a painful battle in private.
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Our Support Group is built on connection, compassion, and lived experience. It is a reminder that support is available and that you do not have to carry this on your own.
đź“… Wednesday 3rd June
🕖 7:00–9:00 PM
đź’» Via Zoom
👉 Email support@seed.charity to join.
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A thank you from the heart đź’š
In this week’s Monday Morning Message, Marg reflects on SEED’s 25 Year Gala Celebration and wants to say a huge thank you to everyone who made the evening so special.
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In this week’s Monday Morning Message, Marg reflects on SEED’s 25th Birthday Celebration last Saturday and just how special the evening was.
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Anorexia is often misunderstood, and that misunderstanding can keep people suffering in silence.
Many people still see anorexia as being only about food or weight, when in reality it is a serious eating disorder that can affect both mental and physical health.
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Feeling understood can change more than we realise.
When someone is struggling, they don’t always need perfect advice or all the answers. Often, what helps most is feeling noticed, listened to, and supported without judgment.
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You are never too old for a cuddle, and never too old to say “I love you.” 💚
In this week’s Monday Morning Message, Marg shares a simple but powerful reminder: the smallest gestures can carry the greatest meaning.
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Gemma reflects on a special few days in London celebrating her birthday, spending time with loved ones, and taking part in a wellbeing panel where she shared her experiences and the importance of speaking openly about mental health and eating disorders.
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For many people, eating disorders are still misunderstood as being only about food, weight, or appearance. In reality, they often involve anxiety, low self-worth, obsessive thoughts, emotional distress, and a deep internal struggle that others may never fully see.
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Small actions can create meaningful change.
This week is Mental Health Awareness Week, and this year’s theme is Take Action, a reminder that supporting mental health doesn’t always have to start with something big.
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You cannot pour from an empty cup.
In this week’s Monday Morning Message, Marg reminds us that today marks the start of Mental Health Awareness Week, a time to reflect on the importance of looking after our mental wellbeing and taking action to support ourselves and others.
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A weekend full of gratitude đź’š
In this week’s Weekend Wisdom, Gemma reflects on her birthday and how thankful she feels for all the love, messages, and kind words she received.
Birthdays can be a powerful reminder of how far you have come.
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Sometimes the hardest struggles are the ones no one can see.
When others only see the outside, it can feel lonely. It can make you question whether your struggles are valid or whether you should keep pushing through. But pain does not have to be visible to be real.
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Marg's Monday Morning Message
Marg talks about what it can be like going on holiday when an eating disorder is part of your life, both for the person struggling and for those supporting them.
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This post is a look back at some of the incredible moments from last Sunday’s London Marathon, where our amazing runners took on 26.2 miles for SEED.
We are so proud and deeply grateful to everyone who chose to run in support of our charity.
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