October is A Lot On Our Minds month here at Making Space. We have all had a lot on our minds recently.

The pandemic has taught us much. We are discovering each other as human beings. Genuinely, asking how are you doing? We are rediscovering friendship and connection.

People are showing a new vulnerability, there is no shame in being fragile, in suffering or in being human . We are stronger than we think we are and we can survive very difficult circumstances. We can be very resourceful and creative.

Not coping is OK. We don't have to be perfect, the world is imperfect, we don't have to put on a brave face. We want to be generous towards other people.

We can be more honest about feelings, fears and anxieties. We are not always in control of, or responsible for, what happens to us .

People have a greater awareness of the importance of mental health and the old stigma attached to mental help is losing power. Please help us to continue our work by providing inspiring activities for people with mental health conditions.