AJ Wilson

love singing, adore my family, live to talk about the stuff that matters. also: love feeding people, laughing, being a social worker, drinking good coffee

[𝕁𝕒𝕞𝕖𝕤 𝔻𝕠𝕔𝕙𝕖𝕣𝕥𝕪 💜 @Prev_Justice]

Over the years having supported countless people in recovery I have never seen one woman recover from drug addiction who has lost their children to adoption.

Some people will blame prohibition for that, rather than the lack of places to recover and rebuild attachment.

[AJ Wilson @AlisonGinger76]

@LindsayElphins2 And to you x

[Aberdeenshire Council @Aberdeenshire]

Supporting individuals who are dependent on drugs as we head into the harsh winter months has been a key focus of recent ‘Safer in Service’ Days of Action.

The latest two-day outreach programme featured in #Banff #Fraserburgh #Huntly and #Turriff.

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[Mark Adam Smith @MarkAdamSmith]

So someone with over 300 offences in his life story who has been homeless and screened out of multiple services for 30+ years appears to be not offending anymore because an amazing caseworker was empowered to ask what mattered and to agree what acting upon that looked like. 1/

[ANNE LAMOTT @ANNELAMOTT]

I wrote an op-ed on prayer for The NY Times
https://t.co/w1wMgBIlqZ

[Professor Ahmed Hankir @ahmedhankir]

I worked the night shift as an NHS doctor in Emergency Psychiatry & I was reminded of the following

It cannot be emphasised enough that addressing poverty, unemployment, isolation, discrimination & other psychosocial stressors will help to improve the mental health of our nation

[AJ Wilson @AlisonGinger76]

Excellent opportunity from @streetcones

[VeryBritishProblems @SoVeryBritish]

If you could only eat one type of biscuit for the rest of your life, which biscuit would you choose?

[AJ Wilson @AlisonGinger76]

Challenging weather for the novice dog walker today….. #lifewithClyde

[Scot Gov Health @scotgovhealth]

Guidance on a Whole Family Approach to delivering alcohol/drug treatment has been published to help ensure all family members – adults, young people and children – have access to support which meets their needs.

More information ➡️ https://t.co/JNfnVZt60y

[Tom Jones @RealSirTomJones]

Rehearsals complete…first stop Glasgow tonight! We can’t wait to play for you.
✌️🎟⏳#SurroundedByTime #Tour

[AJ Wilson @AlisonGinger76]

I think a lot about the challenge to expanding tables not building walls. Had planned Sunday lunch for 6, ended up unexpectedly feeding 12. Noting that determination, resources and willing helpers are vital.

[AJ Wilson @AlisonGinger76]

Update: Puppy undeterred by light dusting of snow. Also, first play date with older dog went very well. All in all, a splendid Sunday #lifewithClyde

[AJ Wilson @AlisonGinger76]

Disproportionately proud that the groomer said Clyde ‘did really well’ on his first visit. #lifewithClyde

[AJ Wilson @AlisonGinger76]

Been a bit overwhelmed by the work and responsibility of pup life but then we went for the littlest walk at lunchtime and it’s all good #lifewithClyde

[AJ Wilson @AlisonGinger76]

They say puppies are like toddlers, but you can’t leave a toddler in a cage for 3 hours while you go out to the pub. #lifewithClyde

[AJ Wilson @AlisonGinger76]

Today Clyde has mainly been biting and shite-ing #lifewithClyde #puppylife

[AJ Wilson @AlisonGinger76]

Who knew that getting dried with a towel was so exciting? #puppylife #lifewithClyde

[AJ Wilson @AlisonGinger76]

Tonight I cooked chicken just for the pets. This is my life now.

[AJ Wilson @AlisonGinger76]

24 hours in and puppy Clyde is settling in fine. The cats, on the other hand… you could cut their reproach with a knife.