When I was approached by Canesten to talk about a woman in my life who had helped or inspired me for the #SHEHELPED Campaign, I knew straight away the perfect woman as she has done both.
The Lady who Inspires Me #SHEHELPED
My Mum has devoted her life to bringing up me and my two sisters showing us unconditional love every single day and putting us first before herself. My Mum has brought me up with a fantastic understanding of what it is to be loved and has taught me how to love others and become the Mum I am today. When I was 17, I had the difficult task of telling my Mum that I was pregnant. Instead of judging me she showed me nothing but love all the way through the pregnancy supporting me by attending all my antenatal appointments and the scans and most importantly was there with me throughout the delivery and it lasted a whopping 28 hours!
The really hard work came when my son was born and then my Mum really excelled herself helping with the night feeds, bathing, taking him out for walks and all of the everyday tasks you have as a new Mum. When my son became a toddler I even went back to work as a travel agent whilst my mum took care of my son and encouraged me to still have a social life with my friends.
My Mum is still the perfect Nanna 19 years on and has a fantastic relationship with both her grandsons. I can always call on her for help and guidance day or night, she has helped and supported me through years of Ill health and is just a phone call away when I need to let off steam or just for a good old natter. My Mum is an amazing woman and the best role model a young girl could have had.
Share your Own Story of being inspired by an amazing Women to Win a £75 John Lewis Gift Voucher #SHEHELPED
The campaign encompasses the #SheHelped theme, which is based around promoting the small and big things that women do every day to help other women.
This campaign is centred on honouring women. Canesten want to hear about amazing women everywhere.
They are committed to constantly finding new ways of supporting women to lead healthy fulfilling lives and encourage women to help each other, share knowledge and advice.
Canesten help women around the world, providing education and solutions for their intimate health. They also want to help those women who are less fortunate than most of us. That is why they wanted to support, in any way we could, refugee women affected by the Middle East crisis who are living in sub-standard conditions in camps and settlements in various countries. Canesten offered a substantial donation of Canesten thrush products (around £320,000 worth) to International Health Partners, Europe’s largest charity coordinator that organises the safe and responsible donation of medical products and supplies to developing countries.
’This post has been supported by Canesten, but all thoughts are my own’.
Jo Hutchinson says
March 14, 2016 at 9:51 amAn amazing WOMAN IN MY LIFE WAS MY gRANNY SHE LOOKED AFTER EVERYONE AND ANYONE EVEN WHEN SHE BECAME RIDDLED WITH aRTHRITIS AND ALWAYS HAD A SMILE AND A JOKE TO TELL.
Anthony Harrington says
March 14, 2016 at 3:02 pm#SHEHELPED My wonderful late mother-in-law, she was an inspirational, genuine, kind and special lady who meant so very much to us all, i miss her very much.
Tracy k Nixon says
March 14, 2016 at 3:07 pm#SHEHELPED My college tutor inspired me to go to college to do my teacher training – at the time I was studying to become a nursery nurse.
iain maciver says
March 14, 2016 at 4:15 pmmy wife Is the woman that inspires ,the way she does everything for everyone, she has helped me through my illness non stop he is amazing in everyway
Kirsty Ward says
March 14, 2016 at 5:11 pmMy mum is the women that inspires me! She never fails to be there for all her 4 Children, She devotes her life to her grandChildren to! She is an amazing Woman!! If i could be half the Woman she is when im her age i would be very happy
lindsey stuart says
March 14, 2016 at 5:25 pmMY GRANNY WHO I WAS BROUGHT UP WITH WAS MY INSPIRATION SHE WAS AN AMAZING WOMAN!
she taught me so many great things in life
she was a wonderful cook and always had time for her friends and family
she was the kindest person i ever came across and i have fantastic memories of her
Mary Heald says
March 14, 2016 at 5:29 pmRuth is my inspiRation. I help her in the garden and she alWaYs comes to help me offerring advice. After a coupkeof hours she aLways makes me a coffee. She has ulcers on her llegs and is in alot of pain but never complains. A lovely lady and 83 years of age.
Jennifer Haden says
March 14, 2016 at 5:48 pmThe woman that inspired and helped me was my babysitter growing up. She took amazing care of me, knowing I came from a very physically abusive family. She made sure I was feed well, given plenty of time to interact with her and her husband. They taught me how to garden. always gave me gifts and made sure that I knew I was loved. All the things I never received from my own family, so I’ll always be grateful for her x
ann goody says
March 14, 2016 at 6:14 pmMy Mum is my rock!
Katie says
March 14, 2016 at 7:04 pm#shehelped My mum has been there for me through thick and thin – even when i had to undergo ivf (which failed).
emily omara says
March 14, 2016 at 8:38 pmmY LOVELY MUM,SO BRAVE AND HARD WORKING
Leeanne says
March 14, 2016 at 8:44 pmMy mum. She had breast cancer the first time when she was just 32. She had a mastectomy with no reconstruction. When the cancer appeared in her other breast when she Was 58 and was offered a reconstruction of both breasts she turned it down, I asked her why she didn’t have it done when she Was young, she said she was just grateful to be going home alive to see her 3 daughters grow up. She sadly died when she was 60. I’m about to have a preventative mastectomy myself next week and whenever I falter I think of those words and it keeps me strong.
laura banks says
March 14, 2016 at 8:53 pm#SHEHELPED MY MUM she made realise that no matter what you could do anything you wanted to she was ill all my life but she never let it get her down and still tried to be like all the other mums
Leanne Lunn says
March 14, 2016 at 10:52 pmMy mum she never stops, she works hard yet finds time for us all especially if we need her. She is amazing!!
Natalie Crossan says
March 14, 2016 at 11:28 pmMy Mum is an incredible lady, she’s a great grandmother, a lovely person and she won’t be defined by age 🙂 #shehelped and she helps every single day
Har says
March 15, 2016 at 4:14 amI met an old retired head mistress through walking our dogs shes a lady full of knowledge she taught me so much of how to love the outdoors and life beyond what i already thought i knew i look at this world so differently thanks to this wonderful lady, she once said to me respect everything and it respects you back
ashleigh allan says
March 15, 2016 at 6:56 amMy inspiration is my mum = she is always there for me when I need her and always there for my family too
ANNA GRANT says
March 15, 2016 at 7:05 am#shehelped mY BEST FRIEnD INSPIRES ME, SHE’s a single mum to three children, one who was born 14 weeks early.
barbara daniels says
March 15, 2016 at 7:43 am#SHEHELPED my sister was totally there for me when my husband was really ill, although he’s still quite ill and took the kids to school, helped with dinners and generally supportive
Stacey Hill says
March 15, 2016 at 7:56 am#Shehelped my amazing mum, she ran away with four of us from an abusive Marriage,, homeless she raised us. She found everything for us and gave us all we needed, when 16 I was attacked in Turkey my mum was there for me, a hand to hold. My sister was ill and my mum was there to take on and raise her son (grandson) …. Last week my youngest aged 2 daughter choked and had a fit was the scariest moment of my life…. My mum took her into her arms and saved her life as I was in panic, I still have nightmares as it was so scary and traumatic ambulance and all we nearly lost her if it wasn’t for my amazing mum who saved her life. I owe her so much she’s my world and inspiration in so many ways words just can’t describe. She deserves a treat xxx
Rebecca Williams says
March 15, 2016 at 8:01 am#SheHelped it would have to be my mum, she has always been there for me. She has had a lot of struggles in her life but she always stays strong.
Julie Feathers says
March 15, 2016 at 9:01 amMy mum #SheHelped I would not be the person I am today if it was not for her. She inspired me all her life, even though I was one of 6 children and money was tough she did her best
lUCY i says
March 15, 2016 at 9:05 ammy mum is currently doing a great job of looking after my dad, who is not well. She also has her own health problems but always puts others before herself
Kristy Brown says
March 15, 2016 at 9:18 amWhen I was extremely poorly with my mental health i met a lovely lady who had the same illness as me and had SUCCESSFULLY MANAGED to get through the therapy and see a completely different way of life. She took me under her wing and mentored me back to full strength – she’s amazing and still a fantastic friend.
Rosalind Sargent says
March 15, 2016 at 9:53 am#SHEHELPED FLORENCE nightingale inspired me and so i became a nurse and i loved every minuet of it caring and looking after the sick and needy is a very rewarding job
Rachel H says
March 15, 2016 at 10:59 amMy Auntie Alison was an amazing woman -. she was always there for me when i needed her , she made me laugh a lot and i would love going to stay with her. sadly she died when i was 17 she she was just 36. but she will always be a part of my life and i take after her in so many ways.
Lydia Frew says
March 15, 2016 at 11:07 amMy Nan inspires me. I just have to look aT the dozens and dozens of Christmas cards to see how her calm gentleness and thoughtfulness towards others has made her so loved by so many. She’s still going at 95!
Becky Duffy says
March 15, 2016 at 11:09 amMy mother is amazing, there’s no one more loving or kinder than her in my opinion and she is so forgiving which I’ve always found tough myself, but she tells me you can never be truly happy until you learn to forgive and let go, she’s so right!
Zoe Haywood says
March 15, 2016 at 12:55 pmMy mum is amazing – I have two children with special needs and she inspire s me to carry on when times are tough. She reads to my son, does our Washing and comforts my daughter – I couldn’t manage without her #Shehelped
Zoe says
March 15, 2016 at 1:33 pmAs a mum of two children with special needs my mum’s a hug help – she reads to my son, does our washing and comforts my daughter – I couldn’t do it with out her -#SheHelped
g moger says
March 15, 2016 at 2:13 pmMy Mum,. She lost her leg in a horrific motorbike accident just over 20 years ago. The strength she showed during the whole recovery process and still, to this day with ongoing issues, has been awe inspiring.
Alica says
March 15, 2016 at 4:33 pmI have been inspired by my amazing Mum who sadly passed away last July aged 81. She was a formidable woman! A strong lady with opinions you COULDN’T change and a heart of gold. She made me the strong independent woman I am today with her Victorian values and firm beliefs.
Siobhan Davis says
March 15, 2016 at 8:05 pmMy mum inspires me every single day, She has been by my side through the birth of my children, Times of sadness and times of happiness.
My mum is extremely courageous and as her job she volunteers to help get people into rehabs who struggle with addictions and 99/9% of the time she manages to get the funding and gets them the help they need.
She is a fantastic grandmother to my two children and has shown me what being a good mum is, Everyday I am inspired by her love for me and my family, Her kind nature helping others when they are in need of her help and Positive attitude.
My mum gave me life and I am soon to save hers by giving her one of my Kidneys as she is in the last stages of Kidney failure.
I am so extremely proud of my mum that even though she’s not well at the moment she never says any thing negative and always looks on the bright side of life.
I love my mum so much, She is my best friend and soul mate and I would be lost without her x
Maria Hackett says
March 16, 2016 at 12:06 ammy mum is amazing! she would go that extra mile to make someone happy yet expect nothing in return, she very rarely finds time for herself because most of the time she is making sure that people around her is happy. she is a lovely, kind hearted lady and I want to be like her.
Zoey p says
March 16, 2016 at 5:38 am#SHEHELPED my old boss has given me the drive and confidence to succeed, always helping me and helping my confidence. I owe a lot to her x
Naz M says
March 16, 2016 at 8:42 amYour mum sounds amazing. 🙂
My mum gives me , love and so much support every day, i had been going through a rough time in my life and had some bad years and she gave me hope, she was there for me every step of the way and gave me the courage to succeed, to come out the other side. i’m so lucky to have a mum, and i know everyone isn’t as lucky, so i cherish her everyday, #SHEHELPED
Ruth Harwood says
March 16, 2016 at 9:08 amThe most amazing woman I ever knew was my grandma, who taught me to respect myself and make sure no-one ever made me feel like I was worth nothing. She taught me to leave if my life became too tough, because we aren’t here for long enough to continue in misery xx
Emma Gibson says
March 16, 2016 at 5:04 pmMy mum always shows me how to be positive even when you feel down.
Maureen findley says
March 17, 2016 at 10:28 ammY MUM IS INSPIRATIONAL BECAUSE SHE BROUGHT UP SIX KIDS SINGLE HANDEDLY AND NEVER CLAIMED BENEFITS.
Kelly Hemmings says
March 17, 2016 at 3:09 pm#SHEHELPED My mum inspires me because she was due to move to australia and was told she had breas cancer 2 years ago. She is now in remission and is moving to western austrailia in May this year #Alwaysfollowyourdreams
Solange says
March 19, 2016 at 7:43 pm#SHEHELPED The best thing about my Mum is her bravery and tenacity. She has been through so much in her life, including being left a single mother when my Dad died. She never complains, and is always there for anyone. She’s never got any money because she will invariably give her last pound to someone who needs it. My dream is to be in a financial position to look after her for a change. I’m not ashamed to say that she is my heroine and the person I look up to the most in this world. No matter that I am an adult and a mother myself, I am proud to say that. She’s not perfect, I know that, like the fact that every piece of advice she has ever given me (especially in regards to parenting), has
been 100% spot on is pretty annoying.
Sinead ORourke says
March 20, 2016 at 3:19 pm#SHEHELPED my mum showed me how to make lemon drizzle loaf and now I make it for my family.
Lizzy T says
March 21, 2016 at 9:56 pm#SHEHELPED My mum has always been there for me and encouraged me to follow my star, no matter what might be expected of me. And always patient, kind and loving, a true inspiration.
Anthea says
March 23, 2016 at 2:45 pmALl the other multiple mums helped me when I found out I was carrying twins. Without their support I would have struggled a lot more
Jenny @ thebrickcastle says
March 23, 2016 at 5:40 pmWhen my partner became very ill with Meningitis, and again when we lost one of the children, online friends and acquaintances were there for me day and night – with advice, support and many thousands of virtual hugs. I wouldn’t be here without them.
Julie Howarth says
March 24, 2016 at 10:29 am#SHEHELPED My wonderfu mum always inspired me when she was alive, she was always there to offer her advice when i was growing up….gave me lots of love and cuddles a friend to everyone……a truly amazing person <3
Stephanie Coals says
March 24, 2016 at 3:55 pm#SHEHELPED my mum always supported me even when she didnt necessarily agree with my decisions. That never faultering love helped me through some tough times and was unbelievably reassuring to know she was always there.
Eva Vida says
March 24, 2016 at 4:26 pmmy mum who is 81 years old and she still goes for swimming every week.She is amazing and an inspiration
Claire Ward says
March 24, 2016 at 8:12 pmMy nan she Was an inspiration she loved my grandad and never once considered looking another maN eveb thiugh she lost him young she fought to cone back from a broken back and retained her dependance to the end she made me laugh told me off and made me who i am today
Angela - Garden Tea Cakes and Me says
March 27, 2016 at 8:06 amSo many strong women in my life. One being my mum, she does so much for others as well as our family has influence in the community and still manages to battle illnes. Amazing!
Tammy Westrup says
March 28, 2016 at 7:36 pm#SHEHELPED my mum was an amazing woman, right til the end of her battle, she never complained or said why me.
angela jones says
March 30, 2016 at 12:41 ammy MUM WHO PASSED AWAY 16 MONTHS AGO WILL ALWAYS BE A HUGE INSPIRATION TO ME. SHE ALWAYS PUT OTHERS BEFORE HERSELF. EVEN WHEN SHE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH CANCER AND HAVING WEEKS LEFT TO LIVE, SHE NEVER CRIED OR ASKED WHY HER. I NURSED HER AT HOME AND SHE WAS AN ANGEL TO CARE FOR. SHE HID THE PAIN FROM ME, MY DAD AND BROTHER TO SPARE US HEARTACHE IN HER WAY. i ONLY HOPE i CAN BE AS STRONG AS SHE WAS.
Emma Walton says
March 31, 2016 at 9:45 pmMy mother was a true inspiration to me. When I was little, she raised me by herself on a very low wage with no help. She often went without food so I could eat and she taught me what it really means to be a good parent.
Hazel Rea says
April 3, 2016 at 7:18 pmI had a teacher who managed to make me see my potential – but for her I wouldn’t have had the confidence to do my degrees.
Lynsey Buchanan says
April 5, 2016 at 8:02 pmMY COMPUTING TEACHER MAKE ME SEE I HAD A GIFT WITH COMPUTERS AND HELPED ME GET A GREAT JOB. AND A SUCCESSFUL CAREER. I HAD WANTED TO BE A NURSERY NURSE
Jamie Millard says
April 6, 2016 at 12:48 am#SHEHELPED. MY MUM. FOR ALWAYS DISPLAYING UNWAVERING PATIENCE IN THE FACE OF UTTER CHAOS.
Evie Clarkson says
April 6, 2016 at 1:37 ammy mum is an amazing woman, she helps me with everything! xx
Natalie says
April 8, 2016 at 1:46 amThere have been many special women but my mum stands out . She has always been there for me . I was 24 and diagnosed with bi- polar it was devastating i had three young children . I had a breakdown and ect Therapy . She helped me through and has beeN a rock to me . In 2010 i was ill again with another breakdown she visited me in hospital ecery day for six weeks . With smiles gifts and love . In jAn this year she was diagnosed with advanced cancer . Shes had a big op and is battling chemo . I feel i have fallen short somehow with her and not been able to match her love this time around . U have tried to be there for her but im finding it hard to cope . If i won this i would by her some wonderful flowers wine and chocolates . She loVes all three 🙂 my email is all lower case btw wouldnt let me do it on here . Blessings to u
Claire blake says
April 9, 2016 at 7:13 pmMy mum inspires me she is my rock
Sara Goodman says
April 13, 2016 at 4:27 amMy sister is amazing! she moved abroad 10 years ago, and in that time she has had people come and stay sooo many times! whenever i speak to her she is always preparing for people to come and visit, or clearing up afterwards, and yet she never complains, despite how much work it is.
on top of that she is kind, sweet and an amazing support when things get a little bit tough.
thanks for an incredible giveaway 🙂 x
Elizabeth G says
April 14, 2016 at 8:02 pmMy Gran. She had a tough life growing up in the country but was a warm and gentle lady with a can-do attitude, sense of adventure and always had a twinkle in her eye!
marie powell says
April 14, 2016 at 8:14 pm#SHEHELPED my two daughters who are always there for me when I need them, even though they have families of there own
SARAH PRESCOTT says
April 15, 2016 at 11:33 am#SHEHELPED mY MUM IS THE BEST MUM EVER, WITH COPING WITH MY CANCER DIAGNOSIS TO LOSING MY DAD. SHE IS ALWAYS SMILING AND ALWAYS GOES OUT OF HER WAY TO HELP PEOPLE. AS TINA TURNER WOULD SAY SIMPLY THE BEST
Angie Hoggett says
April 15, 2016 at 4:19 pmmy mum is an inspiration to me, she is always there with a shoulder to cry on, to make me laugh when I want to cry and to save me from anything. she is completely selfless and is the person i aspire to be in life.
Victoria Mylittlel says
April 15, 2016 at 8:29 pmmy mum is an INSPIRATIONAL woman in my life, she is my hero. SHe always tried to do her best for us no matter what.
eirini kourvouli says
April 15, 2016 at 10:53 pmMy Mum is my rock!
dani wood says
April 16, 2016 at 3:12 pm#Shehelped – My mum is an amazing woman. she brought me up alone, so had to be both the mother and father figure in my life. she made it so i never felt i needed a father. because my mum gave me enough love for a thousand fathers. she’s supported me through everything and made me feel like i am the best thing since sliced bread. she is my best friend, my hero and my mum. she is the best! i love her.
FarhanA says
April 16, 2016 at 7:49 pmmy mums the unsung hero too. She’s also been there my whole life and i only truly started appreciating her when i became a mum and had to constantly seek her help.
laura stewart says
April 17, 2016 at 10:11 ammy mum inspires me because she is fab, just gets on with things XX
Sue Bielewicz says
April 17, 2016 at 10:58 am#SHEHELPED my previous boss Mirth. She believed in my abilities, pushed my limits and supported my ideas. Thanks to her my career has been better than I ever imagined
Sharon H says
April 17, 2016 at 12:56 pmMy gran inspired me in so many ways. The younGest of seven children, she was the one everyone turned to in a crisis. She was an amazing Woman who always saw the positives, never gave up and always belIeved anything was possible.
abby gower says
April 17, 2016 at 7:13 pmMy nan inspires me. Shes so kind and strong 🙂 In fact both of my nans are absoulty fabulous and i need to tell them more
Hannah Smith says
April 18, 2016 at 7:41 pmMy Mum inspires me as she has successfully managed to raise me and my brother and have a good career too!
Keshia Esgate says
April 18, 2016 at 7:45 pmmy mum baked and decorated my wedding cake and handmade my five bridesmaids dresses for me – absolute legend!
Mummy Fever says
April 19, 2016 at 1:28 am#SHEHELPED For me, the woman who has left a lasting impact on me and who I carry in my head and my heart everyday is my maternal grandmother.
She died almost 18 years ago. This means I have lived the same amount of time without her now as I lived with her in my life. How is it then that I still remember everything about her? Those memories are as vivid now as they were the day she died.
Did she have an extraordinary career? No she did not. Was she famous? No she was not. Was she an international peacekeeper? No she was not. She was however, many wonderful things and above all, she was a strong matriarch.
She had so many qualities I thought were vital for a woman to have. She was fiercely independent, she was determined, she was loving and caring, she would help anyone, she was a fixer, she was honest, she was witty and she was the most awesome multitasker! She did everything at lightning speed and never sat down.
I have lived the last 18 years without her, thinking what would she think, what would she do, what would she say about so many things. Whilst of course I have my own thoughts on all of these situations, it helps to have her voice in my head to debate the tricky stuff.
Helen W says
April 19, 2016 at 2:11 amMy mum is the amazing woman who has inspired me. She has raised three children as a single mother, and held three jobs for most of her life, working hard to support her family. #SHEHELPED
Marianne Daniels says
April 19, 2016 at 8:23 pmmy mum taught me to be strong, not to give up, to improvise and be eloquent. To build a bridge when things are tough and to get over the bridge, to cry when I need to but with a purpose. She’s a strong lady, I’m proud to be her daughter! (sorry for caps–keyboard stuck)
Jess Mary says
April 20, 2016 at 7:26 ammy beloved grandma is the most inspirational woman in my life 🙂 since i was a little girl, she has tought me a lot of things about life and has always been by my side, giving me best of her care and advice! I appreciate everything she has done for me and my family up to this very moment, she’s a wonderful woman.
Keri Jones says
April 20, 2016 at 10:57 am#shehelped My Gran was the most amazing woman I knew. She helped to raise my older brother then 10 years later helped to raise me. She would do anything for anyone and I never heard her complain once. She loved cooking sunday dinner for the family and even after I had left home and got married she would invite me & my husband round for dinner every week. She did so much and never asked for anything in return. I wish she could have met my son, they would have adored each other x
Layla Thomas says
April 20, 2016 at 11:56 amMy grandmother is my inspiration. She’s 85 and still lives on her own without any help. She’s been an endless supply of useful advice on raising children and she’s the centre of our family.
Jenny says
April 21, 2016 at 6:29 am#shehelped my mother in law is amazing, she’s always been so supportive, funny and A real friend.
Lyndsey Baines says
April 21, 2016 at 7:03 ammy mum is my hero she help me out with my 2 children
miss lucy higgins says
April 22, 2016 at 9:06 pm#shehelped My amazing mum as she brought up my four siblings and i up on her own. she is the most patient and generous person, often going without to give to others. I was diagnosed with a rare illness at 17 and in hospital a lot, my mum would go to work in the morning, come and see me in hospital every single day in her ‘lunch hour and then again after work at night, then she would walk home for 45 minutes as she doesn’t drive.. I love her to bits and im so thankful for everything shes done for me, SHE IS ALWAYS THERE WHEN I NEED HER FOR ANYTHING AT ALL AND WE ARE LIKE BEST FRIENDS.
Monica Gilbert says
April 24, 2016 at 2:58 pmI have some friends and family members with hidden illnesses. Their ability to be there for everyone, including husbands and children, is absolutely inspirational. It gave me real perspective when dealing with the inconvenience (and comparably small and short lived) pain of a broken elbow.
MANDY DOHERTY says
April 24, 2016 at 3:41 pmmy counsellor who helped me come to terms with my husbands sudden death
Sam Goodwin says
April 28, 2016 at 9:10 amMy grandma was a nurse in the second world war and nursed hundreds of soldiers back to health. watching how she cared about every human was incredible and inspiring, and she smiled and laughed every day, and brought laughter and smiles to everyone around her. inspiration to be happy. my amazing grandma
jude dysart says
April 28, 2016 at 10:18 ammy mum.
Helen Humphries says
April 28, 2016 at 6:26 pmi talk to some amazing women on health support groups who have unselfishly provided information and support, age doesn’t seem to matter either. Not really an individual but together this network provides forms a rock of support for me.
Kris McNair says
May 1, 2016 at 9:53 am#SHEHELPED ENCOURAGE ME TO STUDY AND DO SOMETHING GREAT WITH MY LIFE.
Jessica Howliston says
May 1, 2016 at 9:27 pmMy midwife!! she WAS SO AMAZING! i WALKED IN TO A PACKED LABOUR AND DELIVERY WARD FEELING SCARED AND LIKE I HAD NO IDEA WHAT i was suppose to be doing. I left not only a mummy but with a huge boost of knowledge and confidence she gave me whilst i was there. #shehelped
Simone Kilshaw says
May 2, 2016 at 1:53 pmmy sisters are both inspirational.both been through hard times and struggles but always remain so positive and focused.
Jess Powell (Babi a Fi) says
May 2, 2016 at 3:22 pm#SheHelped I had a wonderful history teacher at school who really inspired me to continue with my education. I’d never even seriously considered attending university, but she told me I ought to be thinking of applying to Oxbridge and gave me lots of support and encouragement during the application process. I went on to read history at Cambridge, and it was all down to her.
Rebecca Beesley says
May 2, 2016 at 8:39 pmi am really grateful to my health visitor who cames to visit immediately when i eventually plucked up enough courage to phone her to say i thought i had post natal depression – she listened without judging and really understood.. She helped me get the support i needed to get back to normal and I am so thankful to her #shehelped
Kristina says
May 3, 2016 at 11:23 amAn inspirational woman in my life was my late aunt, she brought me up as her own, and would have done anything for me! xx
kimberley ryan says
May 3, 2016 at 1:04 pm#SHEHELPED
my mum inspires me, she has had 3 major strokes and various other health issues, yet she raises thousand of pound for charity and she Is always the first person to offer help when anyone needs it
Bryanna M says
May 3, 2016 at 4:53 pm#SheHelped My mum is an absolute inspiration. she raised me to always show kindness, to keep going when things got tough, and to always keep hope. to this day she works incredibly hard yet still has time for weekly calls.
Ian Campbell says
May 3, 2016 at 7:43 pmMy mother and grandmother are my biggest inspirations. Two generations of women whose ideals and morals helped shape me into the person I am today. Their stoicism, warm natures, and sense of humour showed that life can tackled with positivity and verve, no matter the situation, with plenty of smiles and laughter along the way 🙂
kayleigh white says
May 4, 2016 at 12:14 pmMY MUM told us, her 4 daughters how to check our breasts for abnormalities – because she went through cancer and lost both breasts. Her mother had it, her sisters and her father too – so it’s quite an important thing for us to do. #SHEHELPED
Ellen Stafford says
May 4, 2016 at 6:33 pmMy mum. She is always there for me and has always put me and my sister first. My parents divorced when I was 7 and even though I saw my dad my mum pretty much did everything in my youth. Even now she still rings me every day. Love her so much.
Sarah Wilson says
May 4, 2016 at 9:19 pmOne of my closest friends is inspirational to me. She is only in her 20s, but after her mum was diagnosed with breast cancer, she was tested and found to have the brca1 gene. She had her breasts removed, and never complained once through the entire process. We could all try to be a bit more like her.
Jane Middleton says
May 4, 2016 at 9:46 pmMy grandmother was an inspirational woman. Getting a Masters degree at the time when it was less common for women to get an education, and having a strong mind – those were the things I admired about her.
jasmin sutan says
May 4, 2016 at 10:16 pmmy mother – she raised me as a single parent, became a teacher so she could look after me during the school holidays and not fob me off onto baby sitters. she helped me get into the local grammar school and cheered with me when i got into medical school. now that im all grown up and a doctor, she still looks after me when i go home to visit
claire sen says
May 5, 2016 at 10:49 amMy mum is an inspiration..nothing can hold her back from what she wants to do in life, theres always some new adventure going on at the age of 70 and her social life is better than mine! #shehelped by showing me that nothing is impossible and to keep on smiling
Ann Robinson says
May 5, 2016 at 11:13 amMy mum, she has always been there for me and taught me everything i know
Emma Perry says
May 5, 2016 at 12:56 pmMy mum inspires me every day, she’s 70 years old and suffers terribly with arthritis and polyut I myalgia but still she looks after me day in day out as I’m physically disabled myself – she comes in to do my housework, decorating, ironing, bed sheets and much more! She also looks after a friend of hers from the church who has been poorly for the last 2 years doing much the same as she does for me. All this and still has enough energy left to care for herself and my lovely dad and their own home. I really don’t know how she does it, but I do know it leaves her in a great deal of pain, and she never moans about it! A real inspiration and I love her to bits <3 best mum in the world xxx
michelle speight says
May 5, 2016 at 3:40 pmMY mum even though she has cmt (charcot-marie tooth disease which affects her nerve endings and ability to perform everyday tasks) is always ready to help even though she on crutches now she will still help nothing stops her
Jenny Badger says
May 5, 2016 at 5:15 pmMy mum is the best. She has always helped me when things are difficult and whether it’s in person or on the phone now we live 100 miles apart, she knows when I need her to make me feel better and always fnds the time between being a full time carer for my grandmother and looking afer my little sister
Victoria Prince says
May 5, 2016 at 7:12 pmLike you my mum has been my inspiration 🙂 she has been a fantastic role model and such an inspiration to me, and when I turned out to be severely disabled and require a high level of care she has continued to do that uncomplainingly and so selflessly – she never puts herself first. Of course she isn’t perfect 🙂 but I couldn’t ask for a more wonderful, caring and inspirational mother
Julie says
May 5, 2016 at 7:45 pmMy gran, she was widowed at a young age and brought up 13 kids single handedly. She’s amazing!
jessica cook says
May 5, 2016 at 8:39 pm#SHEHELPED My grandparents sadly passed away this year and my mother in law was my rock, not only did she help me by looking after my kids but she helped me plan the wakes and made the beautiful flower arrangements, i couldn’t have got through the time without her
Sue price says
May 5, 2016 at 8:56 pm#SHEHELPED mY mOm is a god send to me, she has helped me over the last 7 years get over domestic violence, divorce,, ptsd, and in recent years when i developed chRonic illness, she has ferried me to hospitAl appointments and taken care of me. I owe so much to her.
Adrian Bold says
May 5, 2016 at 9:28 pmMy Mum is my inspiration, always has been. shes been through such a lot in these last few years. But even during some of her harder times, she’s always been there to support me through my own highs and lows.
Dale Dow says
May 5, 2016 at 9:47 pmMy Mum, she is unselfish, compassionate, caring, would go to the ends of the earth for you
Yasmine says
May 5, 2016 at 11:38 pm#SHEHELPEDME
My nan who told me anything was possible You just haD to belive in yourself.
Sheila Reeves says
May 6, 2016 at 6:09 am#SHEHELPED – my Mum-in-law, she offered so much help when I had given birth, my own mum died much earlier and my mil came and looked after me, cooked, cleaned shopped – and let me bond with my boys, she knew hiw much i needed mt mum at that time and was a huge support to me
Kay Broomfield says
May 6, 2016 at 8:44 ammy mum inspires me every day. even now in her 70s, she’s just started to give up a 20 a day smoking habit after 50 years! I am always motivated to be my best me by the example she has set throughout my life and I know my children feel the same.
Charlotte Bell says
May 6, 2016 at 8:52 amMy mum is the woman who inspires me the most, she has made me the young woman i am today.
stephen smith says
May 6, 2016 at 9:25 ammy mum bought seven of us up on her own and taught us to treat each other with respect and others its a value i try to teach my kids by
Eva Appleby says
May 6, 2016 at 10:23 ammy heroin and inspiration is my mum who is always there to help and has enormous strength and fortitude.
Millie clinton says
May 6, 2016 at 10:26 amMy grandmother. even in her mid 80s, she is the most strong willed and independent woman ive ever known. she had a very difficult, poor childhood, grew up in world war 2, raised 7 children whilst her and my granddad were poor, and she became a very successful lady in her own right, retiring with 6 rolls royces.
xo millie http://www.modishrambling.com
ailsa sheldon says
May 6, 2016 at 1:04 pmShehelped me, my mum who has amazing work ethic and inspired me to keep going.
Cathy O says
May 6, 2016 at 1:31 pmMy sister always inspires me she has three of her own children and has been fostering for nearly ten years and has put so much energy to transforming less fortunate childrens’ lives. From new born babies collecting them from hospital, to emergency placements of siblings at very short notice, to longer term placements of young boys and girls who are now enjoying their lives with their new adopted homes she selflessly has made possible. A twenty four hour job, seven days a week every week of the year and ensures her own family is never neglected too. She is always working and amazes me with her DEDICATION and total commitment.
liz ferguson says
May 6, 2016 at 2:13 pmMy Mam who was widowed quite young and raised five children on her own.
she also managed to adopt and foster kids along the way (she was raised in care, herself)
i love her quirky, sence of humour. her honesty, though, is the thing i admire the most – relationships are nothing without trust xx
Chloe Bailey says
May 6, 2016 at 2:32 pmMy nan is truelly my inspiration. She has always taught me to put others first, to never give up, to always consider consequences and to live each day like it could be your very last.
Amy lambert says
May 6, 2016 at 4:49 pmMy mum is my amazing woman she always puts her children bedore anyone Or anything and is always there regardless of how shes feeling. She has battled DEPRESSION aNd her courage iS InCRedible shes amazIng
Sammi McSporran says
May 6, 2016 at 6:43 pmMy mum always inspires me. She is so full of love and always wanting to support me and help me out. I love her so much.
Philip Underwood says
May 6, 2016 at 7:00 pm#SHEHELPED-My mum is the most inspiring woman person i know. She is the best mum in the world!
emma gough says
May 6, 2016 at 7:18 pm#shehelpedme my good friend and very best friend Kelly, we worked together, she was my boss, she taught me how to work hard and play hard! lol – she gave me a roof over my head when I had no where else to go. we’ve been friends every since
Jessica Hutton says
May 6, 2016 at 7:23 pmMy mum is My hero and my inspiration because she has taught me to be always be strong and fight. She was the one who found the answer to my very rare medical condition when the doctors said they didnt know and would just have to live with it and be on disability forever. She gave me back my life and made me look forward tomthe futUre. I still need help with lots of things and always will but she has taught me to say suck it up Princess, this isnt going to beat me. Shes my hero xx
Anita hargreaves says
May 6, 2016 at 7:31 pmMy daughter grew up with her father as with osteoporosis I fractured my pelvis carrying her and had to learn numerous times how to walk, my lovely daughter is almost 18and my mum and I have spent every weekend with her.My mum is another strong female influence in her life x
Carol Phile says
May 6, 2016 at 8:31 pm#shehelped I have a dear friend called Mary who stuck by me and my daughter during our most difficult times. She has listened and looked after us and been like a mother to me. She is ninety now and still supports us when she can.
Robyn Clarke says
May 6, 2016 at 9:04 pmMy stepmum is amazing, she really stepped up to the plate, she became my other mum, she never tried to replace my mum, but is an amazing part of my life that I am forever GRATEFUL, she’s guided me through some tough times.
claire little says
May 6, 2016 at 9:21 pmmy mother and grandmother inspired me by always working and helping each other out. #SHEHELPED
Leanne Bell says
May 6, 2016 at 10:48 pmI have a lovely support network of mummy friends that i met in a forum shortly after I had my first miscarriage. That was almost 4 years ago, and I still speak to most of them on a daily basis.