Rachael ~AFC~

Listen, smile, agree. And then do whatever the fuck you were gonna do anyway! Robert Downey Jr.

[Alan Burrows @Alan_Burrows]

I hope you will indulge a rare personal (but long) post from me, rather than something work related.

It was a year ago today that @emma_burrows16 and I were told that we had lost our baby unexpectedly. We went for a 12-week scan full of hope, excitement and anticipation of our family growing, and Eva being a big sister, only to have that shattered. Complications arose afterwards too, but my wife was incredibly brave and strong to get through it in hospital.

The pain of it was intense, even more so for Emma. It was difficult for me too, but nothing can compare to her. And it is again today.

Sadly, we experienced the same thing again just last summer, and all in all, it's been a pretty tough twelve months for both of us, coping with that and other changes. One thing that really struck me, as we have both been quite open about what happened on both occasions, was the amount of folk who very kindly reached out in sympathy, explaining it had happened to them too and offering support. In fact, I was taken aback by the volume of folk who had experienced the same pain as we had. It was very sobering.

The purpose of this post is, I suppose, to get it off my chest but more so, to offer up any support to anyone who is or has experienced the same difficult road and struggles. Sometimes it's good (for some people, not everyone of course) to talk about it and open up, but often you don't know who that could or should be. Maybe it's easier if that person isn't someone close to you or your partner / family, as it feels a little bit more arms-length.

If that is you, and things are getting on top of you and you want to chat or get it off yer chest - drop me a DM (they are open!). 🕊️

[Rachael ~AFC~ @Take_That2011]

@MakingsOfMRDR How do you switch off from everything you've seen, or know it out there? #themakingsofamurderer

[Rachael ~AFC~ @Take_That2011]

@pascaluvs @joeIsmillers Hey, any chance you can DM me the link?

[Rachael ~AFC~ @Take_That2011]

@WorkSmarterHR I need to cancel a payment on my work account, this was made in error and I'm having no success in getting any communication from your company

[Rachael ~AFC~ @Take_That2011]

@WorkSmarterHR looking for some help with my account

[Aberdeen FC @AberdeenFC]

A small, disruptive group is tarnishing the reputation of the Club, impacting the matchday experience for others and costing us a lot of money that could be better spent elsewhere.

[Rachael ~AFC~ @Take_That2011]

This flavour needs no introduction - if you know, you know!
My favourite from our first meeting and my counterpart through life. A year's supply would be a dream come true, and the next step in our beautiful journey together ❤️💙 #SneakBlueRaspberry

[Rachael ~AFC~ @Take_That2011]

❤️ One Shay Logan ❤️

[Rachael ~AFC~ @Take_That2011]

@devilsdetectiv You keep tellin me to back down, won't do it! Livin on the wrong side of a bullet 🎶🎸

[Rachael ~AFC~ @Take_That2011]

Women supporting women 💪❤️

[Kamala Harris @KamalaHarris]

I hope every little girl watching tonight sees that this is a country of possibilities.

[Rachael ~AFC~ @Take_That2011]

@MoppyOpps Can you feel my nerves all the way from the UK?? Thinking about you all 💪💪💪

[Rachael ~AFC~ @Take_That2011]

@devilsdetectiv A new Tom pic isn't complete without your freak out 😂😂

[Rachael ~AFC~ @Take_That2011]

@Asking_Meaghan You guys are too cute 😍😂

[Joe Biden @JoeBiden]

I give you my word: If I am elected president, I will marshal the ingenuity and goodwill of this nation to turn division into unity and bring us together.

[Rachael ~AFC~ @Take_That2011]

@prqtectchloe https://t.co/yHSvoz4a3h

If you haven't already, this is by far one of the best I've read.

[Rachael ~AFC~ @Take_That2011]

@MoppyOpps @knight3469521 👏👏👏👏😂😂

[Rachael ~AFC~ @Take_That2011]

@nayers0807 @MoppyOpps @caralina68 @Emanuel25561842 @Chubeantraxx @MonaleenK @germmuffin The irony of condemning Epstein and supporting Trump 🤦‍♀️😂

[Rachael ~AFC~ @Take_That2011]

So awesome to see positive role models giving healthy advice to young girls in this day and age ❤️