I’ve just read that more than 1,800 people have called the @DogsTrust in the last three months to give up a puppy bought in the first lockdown. 1 in 4 brits admit to impulsively buying a dog in lockdown. Pls don’t treat animals like this. Dogs aren’t there to make you less bored.
2020 has been exhausting. After today’s news, it’s totally okay to feel sad, angry or just deflated, but if you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health, don’t be afraid to reach out for help:
Mind: 0208 215 2243
Samaritans: 116 123
CALM: 0800 58 58 58
More people died of suicide than covid in August, so fine wear your masks and wash your hands but also be kind to people on your travels, a smile, a good morning, goes a long way when people are on the floor... x
This is heartbreaking. Laura Whitmore wasn't just Caroline Flack's stand-in, she was a close friend and colleague. This is the incredibly moving and meaningful statement she has just made on her BBC Radio show #loveisland#BeKindAlways