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Honestly

by Tony Gallagher March 24, 2017

I took a break… and that’s ok.
Honestly

I took a break… and that’s ok.

July 26, 2017
I’m back.. Well I was never gone, just on a break.. It wasn’t a scheduled break and it wasn’t a relaxing one either. Let me explain. You know when you...
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A letter to my body
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April 24, 2017
This post is slightly different. I decided a while ago that it’d be a good idea to write a letter to my body. Mainly because I find writing things down...
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How to look after your hair when you’re having a flare
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How to look after your hair when you’re having a flare

April 6, 2017
I mentioned in my last post that I am a hairdresser which should mean my hair always looks good, right? Nooo.. For a start I have lots of it, it's...
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Jessie’s first post
Honestly

Jessie’s first post

March 24, 2017
Howdy Welcome to my first official blog post. My name is Jessie-May, I am 23 years old and I am a very passionate hairdresser from Wiltshire (although I spend my...
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      • Covid 19 – Taking back control

        Covid-19 vaccinations – what you need to know…

        #ThanksForMasking – wearing a face mask protects young…

        Freedom Day – what does this mean for…

        Feeling worried and anxious about emerging from lockdown?…

  • Heart & Soul
    • Uplifting songs for rubbish days

      Imagine if you could change how you feel…

      Afraid to talk honestly about how arthritis really…

      Love in the time of Covid

      Hacked off with life right now? It’s OK

    • See All
      • Uplifting songs for rubbish days

        Imagine if you could change how you feel…

        Afraid to talk honestly about how arthritis really…

        Love in the time of Covid

        Hacked off with life right now? It’s OK

  • Body Boosters
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      Common nutrition questions answered

      How to pace yourself

      How is it possible to be a dancer…

      An Arthritis Foodie: Emily’s Story

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