Illness, journalling, and small daily rituals become a doorway into self-compassion for Jackee Holder

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It started as a plan to help her customers, but soon stationery shop owner Rebecca McMillan, 34, from Cheltenham, realised she’d hit on something far bigger than she could ever have realised…

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We’re great at buying thoughtful presents for everyone else, so why not ourselves? From showing yourself some care to celebrating small wins, self-gifting can lift your mood in surprisingly meaningful ways, discovers Sharon Parsons

At first, he seemed charming and loving, but then the mask slipped… Now, Emma Davey, 37, wants to use her experience to help other women caught in similar toxic relationships