Leila Hearn Counselling

13/07/2025

17/01/2025

Sadness came to tea last night
as she’s often done before
but I didn’t let her in this time
I stopped her at the door

“I’m off to meet with friends”, I said
“your timing isn’t right
I can’t allow your atmosphere
it’s not the place tonight”

but sadness wouldn’t take the hint
her manners lack finesse
her pace was slow and heavy
yet she kept up nonetheless

and even when I took my place
amongst my laughing friends
she squeezed herself right in-between
her boldness never ends

and I was sure my friends would see
this spectre at the feast
and somehow think me lesser
for inviting such a beast

but no, their warmth was undeterred
as if nothing was new
I think perhaps they know by now
I sometimes come as two

and even sadness seemed to glow
a lighter shade of grey
to know that she’s accepted
seemed to lighten up her day

so let your sad accompany you
don’t think her hard to bear
no need to face her all alone
just pull an extra chair.

Donna Ashworth
‘Sadness comes’

From Growing Brave 🌱

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The art is by Galya Popova

Much love to all, let us strive to be kinder to ourselves and others.

30/08/2024

Our feelings aren’t up for debate. They are real & very valid! Repost from Allyson Dinneen, Therapist

25/07/2023

“You can be and become the adult you never had”

08/07/2023

Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart (A New Day Pediatric Psychology, PLLC) often tells kids and parents in her practice that you get better at the things you practice. As you repeat thoughts (positive affirmation or negative self-statements), habits (making the bed every morning or snoozing the alarm), or skills (sewing or writing), they become second nature. That includes all things—the healthy and the unhealthy stuff.

Learn more about Repeating Cycles & How To Break them here: https://bit.ly/3xXSzOX

19/06/2023

(Image by Anne-marie Ridderhof from Pixabay)

30/04/2023

People grow when they feel loved. Don’t forget to love yourself today💖

27/04/2023

07/04/2023

You always have a choice. ❤️🙏❤️
~ Jessica Swan ~