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Privacy problems, tech issues and fears of being overheard by family or housemates have been just some of the hurdles people with mental health issues have faced when attending therapy remotely during the pandemic. After the March 2020 lockdown was announced, many saw their face-to-face therapy appointments swiftly moved online or conducted over the phone. A year on, while some have benefited from this way of communicating, more than a third (35%) of people surveyed by the mental health charity Mind said online or phone-based support from NHS was difficult to use, while a quarter (23%) said their mental health...

ss It was a long time ago when women began to wear dresses and gowns on their wedding day. But our society is changing, and so is our confidence to baulk tradition! Nowadays, there are women who want to be less feminine and aren’t comfortable with flowers and lace. They want to present themselves as individuals, and so they opt to wear something that would somewhat show who they are. The number of ladies who ditch gowns for pants is increasing, so it’s not unusual at all anymore. Here are 20 wedding pantsuits that you can use as a pattern...

My heart goes out to everyone who has lost family or friends to COVID-19. My prayers are with them, as well as with those who are currently fighting this disease, and their families. Staying positive is more difficult than ever at this time, but it has never been more important. Welcome to The Hearth and Soul Link Party. Whether your blog posts are old or new, as long as they are about things that feed the soul, they are welcome here at The Hearth and Soul Link Party. Things that feed the soul may include (but are not limited to)...