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We are highlight the effects of stroke and brain injury, raise money and awareness and create conversation. 📧 [email protected]

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I know it’s only October and Mariah hasn’t officially thawed yet… but Christmas is coming!

And this year’s Christmas at The Treehouse on the 23rd of November is going to be a truly magical evening!

Join @alexandraburke and me for a fabulous night of festive songs, contemporary readings, Christmas cheer and a few surprises, all in aid of two wonderful charities, Style for Stroke Foundation and the Melissa Bell Foundation.

We’re thrilled to be joined by West End star and Loose Woman @brendaedwardsglobal, who’ll be singing some Christmas classics, and the fabulous actress and star of The Sandman, @thedonnapreston reading a contemporary prose.

And that’s just the beginning! We’ll be revealing more VERY special guest presenters, performers, DJs and speakers over the next few days.

Tickets are just £80, including drinks, delicious canapés and a fabulous festive gift bag!

It’s going to be a gorgeous evening filled with music, laughter, generosity and a little Christmas magic, all for two causes very close to our hearts.

Tickets available NOW via the link in my bio!

Come and celebrate with us!

#ChristmasAtTheTreehouse #christmas

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3 months since my stroke and here I am! I spent weeks dreaming of being where I am now. I still have a long way to go but these moments feel monumental!

When I got home, I didn’t know my dog’s name, couldn’t find words, use my arm or walk alone. That’s just the highlights, my body was broken but I was determined. I’ve had to relearn how to be human and I’m thriving with every little triumph 💪🏽 I can finally make a cup of tea without an intervention 🤣🎉

This doesn’t show what it took to get here but these are the moments you dream of every day. Hitting milestones and enjoying all the ‘firsts’. We can get through anything we set our mind to, even when our brains are damaged. The good days and bad days all add up to the same goals. My life changed overnight, now, I’m building a new me. Most of the impact you can’t see but I’m grateful to still be smiling. Positivity is a superpower✨ Every wobbly step is a step closer to being back babyyyy 🎉 I can’t wait to show you my new progress!

This acts as proof of life for everyone in my life as I haven’t seen or spoken to anyone since the stroke. Thank you to everyone who’s sent love, it means more than you’ll ever know. I will reply soon, I still can’t use my phone very often at the moment so I’ll do occasional updates for everyone. BRB 🩵 New life loading… 🪫

#stroke #motivation #strokeawarenessmonth #care #health

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There are so many reasons why this one is close to our hearts ❤️

❤️ @styleforstroke is an amazing charity doing such important work.

❤️ @nickede is dedicated to raising awareness around strokes.

❤️ Alexandra has a sensational voice.

🎄 And honestly, who doesn’t love Christmas?!

So, why not join us, support a brilliant cause and get into the festive spirit at the same time?

If you’d like to buy tickets and come along to see us all, please click on the link 🔗

We’d love to see you there! ❤️ #christmas #strokerecovery #christmasparty

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9 months post stroke, I found myself back where it all started, in hospital. I’d been so excited about this milestone, celebrating how far I’d come and seeing my progress. This doesn’t undo that, I’ve done it before, I’ll do it again 💪🏽 A reality check for how vulnerable my damaged brain really is, my new normal.

I focus on highlights and triumphs but for stroke survivors, transparency is key in recovery so I want to show that regressions are a part of stroke recovery. You are still progressing, still achieving and you are still a day closer to your next goal. Keep going 💪🏽

Grateful to be back home with my family. Missing my ladies on the ward, my mischievous girl gang causing mayhem together. We cheered each other on with every wobbly step, we blew kisses every morning and laughed till we fell asleep. We shed tears as I left, I’ll forever be grateful I had them through my stay and blown away by the incredible multi-disciplinary team who cared for me at Western General Hospital. As promised, I’m visiting my ladies to keep them smiling & keep them naughty.

#stroke #strokerecovery #strokesurvivor #health #motivation

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WHAT A WEEK!

Last week was the first full week I've had at the bench since the NTAs and it was busy!

As well as loads of new client meetings and making lots of lovely jewellery I also caught up with the dashing Nick Ede.

Along with Alexandra Burke they are having a Christmas party in aid of Style for Stroke and the Melissa Bell Foundation and he asked me to be involved 🙌

As well as attending the event I'll also be supplying their goodie bags with the same bracelets given to the VIPs at the NTAs.

The good news is you guys can come too! You can find all the details by following the link in Nick's bio over on insta 🌟

Hope to see there 🫶

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Carers week, a drop in the ocean of what is a life changing role. This is dedicated to all unpaid carers, the silent heroes, our loved ones. I can’t help but cry while I write this, it’s been 5 months since my stroke and two lives changed that day. I’ve disappeared from life while I recover, seen and spoken to no one while I adapt and overcome complications. Through all of the unknown, I’ve had one constant, Courtney. There’s no way of capturing how incredible my hero is. She saved my life. Together we’ve adapted to a new normal, she’s advocated for me, battled her own fears through shock, cheerlead me all the way and made me feel safe while I relearn how to be a human. They say you mourn who you once were when you have a stroke, the truth is, we’ve changed together. We’ve shared strength, courage, determination and joy.

Ive been inundated with messages from other stroke survivors and loved ones who have cared for stroke survivors. They’ve shared their stories with support and love, cheering me on and telling me to keep going. They’ve welcomed us into a warm bubble and inspired me. To all caregivers supporting their loved ones and supporting one another, thank you 💜

#care #caregivers #carersweek #stroke #love

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A stroke can happen to anyone, anytime, anywhere. No one knows they’re about to have a stroke, your life changes in an instant, it’s vital to act fast. If you suspect something’s wrong, call 999.

Not all strokes present the same. When I had my stroke, I couldn’t see, speak or move. I was dripping in sweat but cold to touch. I kept being sick and couldn’t move or feel my left side. Visually everything was spinning, fast. I felt like I was free falling in circles with the most severe stabbing pain in my head I’ve ever experienced. When I thought I was speaking, nothing was coming out. Thankfully, Courtney acted quickly and called 999.

It’s so important you advocate for someone who’s in a vulnerable position. Emergency services can guide and assess over the phone and proceed to provide help urgently. Act fast, You could save a life 💜

#stroke #strokeawareness #strokerecovery #strokesurvivor #befast

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This is what happens when your brain doesn’t know what way’s up 😂😅 Forever grateful for every wobbly step and how far I’ve come. I had to cut some falls to keep it short.. Anyways, whatever’s knocking you down in life, get up, dust yourself off and remember who the f*ck you are 💪🏽

I hope this gave you a laugh or at least made you smile! If I posted it without music you’d hear us laughing the whole time along with Courtney saying ‘I should really be stopping you fall..‘

🧠 Stroke in Cerebellum

#stroke #strokeawareness #strokesurvivor #strokerecovery #physio

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What a milestone 😮‍💨 The truth is, the moments that break you are the moments that make you. After my stroke, I didn’t recognise myself in the mirror. With no idea who I was, I knew who I wanted to be, and that’s who I’m becoming. I have a life time of scattered memories that don’t feel like my own. My beautiful, broken brain has never stopped healing, adapting and rewiring to give me the best life I can have so I will never stop fighting for the adventures that I dream of every day, collecting ‘little’ triumphs along the way.

We spend our lives torturing ourselves over how we look, what we don’t have or where we wish we were in life. Now, I’d give anything to be ‘too fat’ on a beach somewhere, living all the moments I’d put off until later. Life has a fascinating way of teaching you what’s important and I will never waste this fresh start and second chance at life. I’ll forever be grateful I’m here on the good days and the bad. It’s those days that make me the badass I am 💪 Nothing in life is guaranteed, so stop waiting. Live your best life and make it a story you’ll be proud to tell one day 💜

#stroke #motivation #strokerecovery #strokesurvivor #health

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A walking stick isn’t a sign of weakness, it’s resilience.

I want to help change the narrative around disability, mobility aids and show the power behind them! Becoming disabled overnight is life changing, it’s terrifying and you’re vulnerable in a way like never before, trying to adapt to a new way of life that’s ever evolving while you rebuild both physically and mentally.

I’ll never forget what it took to get where I am now and I can’t believe I’m doing it!! I can’t walk far but I’m doing it 💪🏽

Confidence is the hottest thing you can wear so own it 💅🏽

If someone has something to say, just trip them up… 😂😉

#stroke #disability #mobility #inspiration #strokesurvivor

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The struggle is real! And this is without Dad in the chair! 🤣 #stroke #strokelife

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A look back at our 2026 Ruth Rendell Short Story Competition Award Ceremony 📚

This competition is more than a celebration of writing. Every two years, the Ruth Rendell Short Story Competition raises vital funds to help InterAct bring the transformative power of live storytelling to stroke survivors across the UK.

We were honoured to hear from three inspiring speakers:

🧠 Dr Salwa Elmamoun, Stroke Clinical Lead at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, shared how InterAct's work on stroke wards uplifts patients, stimulates memories, and encourages communication during recovery.

💙 Nick Ede, InterAct Ambassador and stroke charity campaigner, spoke about his personal connection to stroke, why he supports InterAct, and how his initiative Style for Stroke continue to raise funds and awareness.

🌟 Steve Ridley, stroke survivor, reflected on his recovery journey, how InterAct at Home helped rebuild his confidence, and why he recently became a Trustee of InterAct Stroke Support.

A huge thank you to our speakers and to everyone who entered this year's competition. Thanks to your support, we received 160 entries and raised more than £2,000 to help transform the lives of stroke survivors.

If you'd like to support our work, please visit www.interactstroke.co.uk or follow the link in our bio. Every donation helps us continue making a difference.

Photography by @andyhenryheadshots

#interract #nickede #StrokeSupport #charityevent

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