Read this at my desk with tears rolling down my cheeks. This is the most thought provoking and beautiful read by Andy Morton. All I want to do is hold my little boy close. The power of storytelling.

This morning I've interviewed a 26 yr old Antarctica expedition guide from Aberdeenshire (there's a headline to be had somewhere), and have only just picked my jaw off the floor. She's off on her travels again next week. Meanwhile I'm going camping in Forres. Almost the same.

I loved interviewing for this piece. Tell people you love them, truly. Don't wait for that moment when you deliver the eulogy, and wish you had told them when they were still alive. pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/lifestyle/5…

Also visited a worm farm. Yes, really. Worms have 5 hearts. That's my new fun fact. pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/aberde…

Gorgeous time off with the family, back to it in the world of features. Is there a different story to be told in the face of churches closing? #churchofscotland pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/lifestyle/5…

I met Beth's mum at my local gala this weekend. She was so chuffed and the article was doing the rounds in the family chat. It's rare you get to see the personal impact, it was a special moment. pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/lifestyle/5…

It was such a privilege to write this piece, and speak to incredible women who are determined to challenge gender stereotypes. I'm getting back on my bike as a result. #andshecycles #tourdefrancefemmes

🚨Personal news🚨 Today is my last day at The Press and Journal after 7 brilliant years. What a privilege to work with so many talented colleagues. I moved to Aberdeen for the role, the best decision of my life. Story telling will forever be a great love of mine. Onto the next chapter🥲

My final column in The Press and Journal, questioning the stigma surrounding money. pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/lifestyle/6…

Almost one week down with Aberdeenshire HSCP in my new role as marketing & communications officer. Learning as I go thanks to a very welcoming team. #health #socialcare #aberdeenshire

Today I was part of a meeting surrounding #SuicidePrevention in the north-east. And I was truly humbled by the expertise in the room. So much flies under the radar, I feel v privileged to be working within mental health in Aberdeenshire.

A huge thanks to my former colleague, Karen Roberts for this piece, covering the work of Aberdeenshire HSCP and the amazing Vicky Henderson. If you do 1 thing, download the prevent suicide app. It's an incredible slither of technology, ultimately saving lives.

Such a pleasure to work with Louise Hosie on this lovely story. Very proud day for Aberdeenshire HSCP and our fantastic staff.

“Thank you for giving me another chance at life.” It was lovely to meet Shaun, Tommy and Freya, and to find out about their special bond. You can watch my full piece on tonight’s Reporting Scotland, from 6.30pm on BBC One Scotland.

Sneaking back with my first freelance piece. Huge thanks to Gregor Kyle for taking this on. heraldscotland.com/news/23823902.…

Ahead of #WorldMentalHealthDay tomorrow, it was an honour to interview a community mental health nurse from Aberdeenshire HSCP. Carrie Paterson spoke out about the stigma surrounding severe & enduring mental illness. pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/lifestyle/6…

It's a real privilege to work alongside PC Jonathan Davis. To tell his story this #WorldMentalHealthDay, no words. 'There is always hope': Raw data and addressing suicide in Scotland heraldscotland.com/news/23846499.…

It's been a wee while since my byline was in The Press and Journal, lovely to spot my story on some rather special spiky friends: pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/lifestyle/6…

Absolute pleasure to work with Karen Roberts and put some fantastic people forward for this wonderful piece on men's mental health.

Comms surrounding IWD was so rewarding, from our event in Inverurie to Justine's piece in The Press & Journal. Women's mental health and suicide prevention is a difficult topic. But that doesn't mean you can't bring people together and challenge the stigma.