We can all agree that this year has been a truly testing time, one that I don’t think we as a collective will ever forget. It’s a year that will go down in history. There’s been a lot of loss and pain experience by many in 2020 and we have all been challenged in different ways. This year has shone a light on the wicked, selfish and inhumane beings we live amongst and even work for.
We have seen people for their true colours and have witnessed injustice, but I hope together we can all take a stand together as one. As only once we are united we can make forever change in the world.

Furthermore, we should not forget how this year has taught us and made us stronger as one. It has been a time of giving and helping, we have come together and these testing times have brought out the good in many. It has shown us the true heroes that walk amongst us and those who put their lives on the line for us everyday.

If you really want something then don’t waste anymore time, there’s no better time than now.

Take the time to be grateful and show gratitude daily, don’t wait for it to be gone before you are grateful for it’s existence, whatever it may be.

In this world we really do need the love and companionship of one another, love can heal the world but only once the love starts outweighing the hate.

-Rikkisha West

If you have been affected by the issues relating to this topic please see below.

Please visit:

Samaritans 

• www.samaritans.org
• If you’re in distress and need support, you can ring Samaritans for free at any time of the day or night.
• Freephone (UK and Republic of Ireland): 116 123 (24 hours)
• Email: jo@samaritans.org

Young Minds Crisis Messenger

• Provides free, 24/7 crisis support across the UK if you are experiencing a mental health crisis
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Papyrus (Prevention of Young Suicide)

• www.papyrus-uk.org
• Confidential advice and support for young people who feel suicidal.
• HOPELineUK: 0800 068 41 41
• Text: 07786 209 697
• Email: pat@papyrus-uk.org