Writer, musician and prolific laundress.
Warwickshire
Joined June 2019
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Fiona Merrick 🧡💛 retweeted
My debut novel is now out and available on Amazon!
I'm really proud to say that I've finally managed to get my first book done and published. Thanks to everyone for their patience and support!
Fiona Merrick 🧡💛 retweeted
Six Things that Chronic Illness has Taught Me
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#1 The Privileges of Health
When I was healthy, I didn't appreciate how my health afforded so many other privileges: the ability to work, to exercise and socialise, to give my kids a piggy back...to do whatever I wanted.
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Reminder: When life is tough, we’re here to listen.
Call us for free day or night on 116 123.
ALT We're here every hour. Of every day. For every life.
Fiona Merrick 🧡💛 retweeted
It's such a hard job and we have to take care of ourselves.
Absolutely do not let yourself get burned out.
#ShineOn
#BurnBrighter
A little bit about why I’ve been away. It’s been a tough year, but I’ve made it through.
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Hi everyone. I'm an amateur photographer from North Wales. If you can see this post then please let me know. Even give it a share 😁
Ogwen Valley, North Wales 📍📸🏴 – at Tregarth, Wales
Fiona Merrick 🧡💛 retweeted
What can we say about a man whose words, rhymes & stories became a ubiquitous part of early childhood?
From babies' board books to assembly poems, from bedtime favourites to story corner classics, Allan Ahlberg brought joy to children, parents & teachers too.
Rest in Peace
❤️
Fiona Merrick 🧡💛 retweeted
There’s no schedule for when life gets tough. That’s why we’re here every hour, every day - for anyone who needs someone to listen.
📱 Call free, 24/7 on 116 123
ALT 4 split panels with scenes of various individuals in parks and outdoor settings across different times of day, night and seasons with the text 'We're here every hour of every day. For everyone who needs us. For every life we can save.'
Fiona Merrick 🧡💛 retweeted
Listen up: It's time to stop whispering about suicide.
We are losing too many to silence. Help us shout about saving lives today, on #SamaritansAwarenessDay.
Let’s prevent suicide today. Because tomorrow’s too late.
Fiona Merrick 🧡💛 retweeted
Emergency Alert day has been confirmed as 7th September. If you have a secret phone for safety go to settings and turn off all government notifications. Setting it to silent or airplane is not enough 🚨 (guidance on each step is on the internet). Spread the word
Fiona Merrick 🧡💛 retweeted
Every 90 minutes someone in the UK dies by suicide.
Ahead of #WEURO2025, we’re asking fans to take a moment to check in. Whether heading to the game or texting in the group chat, a simple “How are you doing, really?” can go a long way.
ALT Football themed graphic stating that every 90 minutes, someone in the UK dies by suicide.
Fiona Merrick 🧡💛 retweeted
A quick reminder as we head into a new week, we'll be here all week long. You can talk to us about anything that's troubling you.
116 123 📱
ALT Whatever you're facing, we're to here to listen. Call free day or night on 116 123
Fiona Merrick 🧡💛 retweeted
Sales are pretty dire so far this month, I would jump for joy if any of you fancied placing an order with me. If not, a share would be hugely appreciated! It’s tough out there for us all right now and the small things help in big, big ways! 💛
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Fiona Merrick 🧡💛 retweeted
“Best-selling Christian parenting books, teach that obedience must be immediate and unquestioning. If you can’t achieve that, you’re made to feel as though you’re denying the gospel itself and failing your child—not just socially, but spiritually. That burden is crushing”
Sophie Killingley gives Christian parents of children with PDA the practical help and spiritual rest they so desperately need @PrettySophieK
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We all go through tough times, but we don’t have to go through them alone.
Opening up and talking about how we’re feeling can help take the weight off.
#TalkMoreThanFootball with your mates. 👇
ALT Graphic that says 'Remember to talk more than football with your mates. T is for take your time. A is for ask for support. L is for let others help. K is for keep it real'. The graphic also displays Three UK and Samaritans logos.
Fiona Merrick 🧡💛 retweeted
An important reminder this #WorldHealthDay 👇
What's one small thing you do to take care of your mental health?
Share it in the replies below — you never know who might need to read it.
ALT Mental health is just as important as physical health.
Fiona Merrick 🧡💛 retweeted
Hugs to those who find Mother's Day a struggle. Whether you don't get on, she's no longer here, you can’t be with her or whatever your story, I'm sending love xxx
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I'm booked up for March but still have some slots in April if you're looking for feedback on your writing - it'll mark the start of Year 5 of #ElspellsWritingFeedback, which feels rather special!
elspells.com
#WritingCommunity #amwriting #amediting
Fiona Merrick 🧡💛 retweeted
Did you know you already have a life-saving kit available to you 24/7? Your words.
Let’s unpack this together and find out how starting a conversation can help save someone’s life. 🧰👇#SmallTalkSavesLives
ALT Graphic of a green life-saving kit with the text "Words are a life-saving kit, Let’s unpack together and find out more about the tools." Logo of Samaritans at the bottom.