For the month of March I am challenging myself to Step into Spring in support of PIPS Charity. This challenge is to do 10k steps a day. That may not seem a lot to some but when you’ve been stuck indoors on furlough for months it’s a lot!
PIPS do incredible work for mental health services and I wish I had known about them SO much sooner. They deserve so much more funding and recognition than they currently have and they have personally helped me a lot.

I’m not usually the type to post openly about mental health but that is something that I wish to change as it is something that affects all of us at some point or another. PIPS were there for me at the lowest point in my life and I truly believe that I wouldn’t be here without them. . 

I just want to do my small part at spreading awareness that although mental health services (especially in NI) are still very much lacking, there are brilliant organisations like PIPS that are doing their part to help. All of their services are totally free and they rely solely on fundraising and donations.
Please share and spread awareness!

PIPS Charity is here to provide support to individuals who are considering, or who have at some point considered, ending their own lives. We also provide support to those families & friends who have been touched by suicide. Northern Ireland has one of the highest rates of suicide in the UK. Through our work and "planting the seeds of hope". We aim to reduce the number of suicides and help those who are contemplating suicide. By taking part in our 10,000 steps a day challenge in March, you can help us to continue supporting those who now more than ever need it.