Author: Kate.Purcell

Warning: This blog is a tad on the negative side, but I try to end on a positive note.

I predicted this. Same as last year… around this time (the festive season) … I put on weight and start hating on myself. Because of the medication I am on, I gain weight by simply looking at unhealthy food… it does my head in. I wish I could just enjoy this time of year, like most other people, and just reside myself to the fact that I will put on a few kg’s (or in my case like 5) …over this period and I will lose it again when I get back into normal routine after the new year.
My inner critic, inner mean girl, or what I sometimes call my old nemesis, Ana (going back to when I suffered severely with anorexia), has a frigging field day at this time of year. It’s a perfect opportunity for her to yell and scream awful things at me and make me feel like shit. It really sucks because I am definitely a Christmas person… I LOVE Christmas. But having these body image and food issues really sucks the fun and joy out of this time of year…. It really is unfair. I wish things were different. I don’t think I’m alone… I think people out there that have suffered or are currently suffering from an eating disorder, can tend to feel this way too…around this time of year, in particular.

My question is… why are we so hard on ourselves? Why does putting on a little weight, ruin everything? … and how can something so superficial, suck the joy out of such a wonderful time of year? The silly thing is I don’t judge anyone else for gaining a little weight. I don’t see it as a big deal…. I believe that beauty comes from within, and that beauty doesn’t depend on whether you are a size 8, a size 12 or a size 16. But when it comes to how I feel about myself…. If I am anything bigger than a size 10, I just crumble. I pick and scrutinize endlessly, and I cannot shake the feeling that I am, in fact, the size of a house. Good ole Ana, rears her ugly head once again, and takes over my thoughts and feelings and perceptions. She literally taunts me and teases me, and self-loathing becomes my default position.

I seriously wouldn’t wish this feeling on my worst enemy. I feel like the only way to remedy this situation is to diet and lose weight. But there is that healthy part of me that just flatly refuses to do so during the Christmassy festivities. I have to at least try and enjoy myself…. I have to at least attempt to do what everyone else does at this time of year… that is to eat, drink and be merry. I just really have to work on the ‘being merry’ part.

I have decided I will go back on Jenny Craig the in the first week of January. To get back to feeling in control and so the self-loathing will be minimized. It’s the only way in terms of finding sanity around these issues. Going back on a diet and losing weight won’t fix everything in my life but at least it will quieten down my inner mean girl, or my Ana. She’s a bitch but that’s the only way to shut her up. Its sad but, unfortunately, that’s what I have to do.

I just have to get through these following 2 weeks of eating, drinking and (trying) to be merry; without completely hating myself, every second, of every minute, of every day.

I’m very conscious of not wanting to finish this post on a negative. The positive here, my friends, is that you should be so happy that you can indulge over this festive season, and not completely loathe yourselves. Be happy that the grips of an eating disorder doesn’t ruin this magical time for you. Be happy that Christmas time, for you, is a time to be jolly, and happy. I will try my absolute best to try not to let my body image issues, run the show. That’s all I can do.

Love yourself. Enjoy yourself. Merry Christmas and Happy new year 😊 May 2019 bring many blessings and magical times.

I had an experience today whereby I got to thinking about identity… in relation to mental health recovery. I wouldn’t at all be where I am today, had I identified myself as someone with schizoaffective disorder. I don’t think of myself as “someone with a mental illness” … and all the connotations and stigma that come along with that. I focus on the positive parts of myself; my positive qualities and I focus on where I want to be in my future. I don’t have the time or the energy to wallow in the “negative parts of myself” … that is…. I don’t have time or energy to wallow in the fact that I have a mental illness. It’s barely a blip on my radar. You see, I accept that I have a mental illness, and I accept that it can be difficult. But I don’t identify as being someone with a mental illness. I don’t get caught up in the negative “stories” that so many people become a slave to. I am Kate and I have certain unique difficulties that others may not have. But I don’t place any stigma on myself. This is the key difference between me and some others who may feel more imprisoned by their illness. My mental illness is a part of me, which I accept fully… but I don’t let that dictate what I can do or what I can’t do. I don’t let it dictate what I can or can’t achieve in my life. I see my mental illness as an asset. In a sense it has taught me how to be resilient and strong… and it has helped me achieve a sense of love and compassion for myself and others.

I think another key thing to mention is that I feel no sense of shame about my illness. Rather than feeling shamed and dis-empowered, I feel a sense of empowerment, knowing who I am and feeling a sense of pride at what I have achieved in my life so far, despite my difficulties. And, a sense of excitement in relation to what I can achieve in my future

It is all about focus. Focus on the positives and you will attract more positives. Focus on the “negatives” and you will attract more of the same. One massive piece of advice that I would give to anyone struggling with mental health difficulties is that you should not make your illness, your identity. That is one sure fire way to end up feeling dis-empowered and a slave to your illness. It is one sure-fire way to stay living and playing small.

I choose to play big. I choose to live big. No matter how difficult things become at times, I never identify with “someone with a mental illness” or “someone who struggles”. I choose to see the positive, every. Single. Time. As I have said many times… I know what I deserve. I deserve good things… as much as anyone else! So, I will focus on what can I do to achieve these good things! I will focus on my goals and aspirations, personal and professional… and I will truly feel and know that I can achieve them.

Regardless of what others may think or what society may dictate…. I can, and I will achieve and attract all the good that I deserve in life. This empowers me. This is what keeps me strong and resilient, despite going through difficult times.

I don’t think that people realise just how powerful, stigma is. It can break you. It can make the rest of your life a battle that cannot be won. If you believe it.

But this is the important part. You don’t have to believe it. That is your choice. That is up to you.

There will probably always be stigma around mental health. Don’t buy into it. Don’t let it become self-stigma and don’t let it become a self-fulfilling prophecy. You can choose…

To live big. To play big. To achieve your dreams and attract what you truly deserve.

Love Kate xxx

Sometimes I wonder what the point of all this is.

When struggle-town becomes more of a home than a temporary holiday destination.

I would definitely prefer to set up my mortar and bricks somewhere in Hawaii.

I often ask myself… What does it all mean? When will it get easier? What…. Is the point?

When I look at my life. I see a lot of good things. I see a lot of blessings. But it becomes easy to see that maybe sometimes the struggle can override everything that is good in the world of Kate.

The struggle makes me tired, it makes me wonder what life would be like without the consistency of the hard climb.

There a few things I have come up with. Maybe we are here to learn certain things and overcome certain obstacles. In my case, I feel like I’m doing a friggin master’s degree. But maybe this is true. My lessons and my obstacles to overcome, are all within the realm of overcoming what others think. And within the realms of overcoming judgment and moving forward, despite hardship. I am here to master the art of resilience. I can get knocked over, and over, and over again…. And I have learnt to pick myself up every. Single. Time. And I have learnt to always look… for that silver lining and see my challenges as opportunity for growth.

I have times when the struggle dissipates, and I can truly enjoy the fruits of life. But recently these times have been few and far between.

I always try to remember how lucky I am to have beautiful people in my life. I don’t take this for granted. But again, when I am challenged, even this fact ceases to make me feel much better.

Sometimes I grieve for the life I had way back when. Before things got so complicated and complex. But all I can do is brush myself off and keep going, and thanking the universe for the little wins along the way.

I’m not writing this to evoke a sense of worry in whomever reads this. There is one thing that I can assure you. I will never give up. I will never let things defeat me. I may have my days, like this one, where I have to reflect and reflect and reflect. I may have days, like this one, where I have to come to a sense of inner equilibrium. I need to fill my cup up, every so often, and just practice the art of self-love and self-compassion. Today is one of those days.

Do you know what I wish? I wish I could inspire others whom are travelling similar journeys, to keep going, to never give up, and to love and care for themselves, no matter what. This is my mission. And I will keep going and keep moving forward towards this goal. Through writing and speaking. This is when I feel so incredibly driven, and motivated and passionate… to the point where it all makes sense.

I’m going through these difficult times, and consistent battles, in order to help others follow suit. I don’t know yet how this is going to happen or what this is going to look like. But I’m excited to find out.

I know what the point of all this is.

Love Kate xx

The year, looking back… overcoming fear and stigma

What better time than now – to reflect on the past year… its challenges and triumphs.

I would have to say that the year has panned out very well and I have so many  blessings in my life now that I didn’t have before. Things have improved in many ways… but I am still consistently challenged by my mental illness and the stigma that comes along with that.

So, lets look at the positives. I have the most wonderful new abode in south Perth that fits me to a tee and I’m so happy at the end of every day when I remember that I’m going home to a beautiful, comfortable, positive space, where I can relax and fill up my cup.

I have a rekindled romance with the love of my life, Jayden. I cant tell you how happy this relationship makes me and it makes me wonder how I survived without it. I am still confident though that I made the right decision in regards to leaving this relationship 2 years ago and finding my own place in the world. We are coming back to the relationship now in a much better space.

I still have a bunch of wonderful friends… you all know who you are and thankyou to most of you for helping me celebrate my birthday last weekend. I feel so blessed to have you all in my life.

In terms of work, this continues to be challenging but I’m much happier in terms of my workplace, compared to this time last year.

I have managed to up the ante in terms of my public speaking. I no longer need to use a script when I speak. Instead I have a few palm cards that I refer to. This makes the whole process so much more enjoyable and satisfactory. I have had some wonderful opportunities with public speaking, including talking at parliament and on 6PR radio for mental health week in October. I continue to engage in talks for WAAMH trainings and may be on the lived experience speakers list for Lifeline next year!

Because I do have the odd off day, I still experience stigma because I think I am very easily misunderstood. People probably assume that I am less than others or that I am lacking in my life because of my mental health condition. The fact is though, that people don’t have the ability to step back and see me from a higher perspective. Where it is clear to see that despite difficulties, I have a wonderful, full and blessed life.

So how do I react to this stigma? Do I let it defeat me? No, not in any way, shape or form. As I spoke about in my stigma video earlier in the year, I just hold on tightly to my strength and resilience and strap myself into the ride that is mental health recovery…. In order to survive this ride, you have to hold on tight.

I read a book recently when I was on my holiday in Bali (which was amazing!). Its called “the life changing magic of not giving a fuck”. It really spoke to me and it mirrored how I actually live my life. I don’t care (or give a fuck) what people think. Sure, it hurts – or stings – when people judge me or stigmatize me. But do I let it hang me up? No. Water off a ducks back. It doesn’t affect the way I live my life or how I view myself. I will keep moving forward, no matter what.

It comes down to this.

I know what I deserve. I know that I am deserving of the best things in life. So I will not lower my expectations of what I can achieve or what I will achieve. I will always fight for what I deserve. And ya know what? Life delivers. No matter how hard things get, no matter how many people judge me or misunderstand me… I will attract the blessings I deserve. And this year is proof of that.

It has challenged me…. It still challenges me. But because I am strapped in tight, and holding onto my strength and resilience…. I will not only survive the ride, but I will thrive whilst doing so.

My name is Kate Purcell and I’m going to tell you a little bit about me and the way I live my life.

I work in mental health and I have done for 5 years. I am passionate about working in the field of mental health, but really, my passion lies in telling my story, and sharing my wisdom. Whether this is through public speaking or writing. I have a strong belief that we can all better ourselves and our situation, regardless of whether we have a mental health diagnosis or not.

In case you’re not already aware…. I have battled mental illness for the majority of my life, quite severely, up until about 8 years ago. I experienced a terrifying and trying time when I was diagnosed with anorexia nervosa at the age of 14. I was hospitalized for this and this spanned over 2 years. Anorexia is something that most people don’t understand, but I understand it intimately. It is not just about food, or weight… it is about utter self-hatred and self-loathing, and it effects the person on so many levels including the relationships they have with others. My family describe those awful years as if I was possessed by some dark force. This dark force didn’t allow me to eat; didn’t allow me to communicate properly; and didn’t even allow me to smile. I was in hell. And I never saw a glimmer of hope…. It was a very dark place to inhabit. Eventually with the right support and the right tools, I managed to find a spark of hope, but even then, recovery was hard, and arduous.
To be completely honest I don’t think I will ever be completely free of those self-loathing thoughts in relation to weight and looks. I have really good days…and pretty normal days; but I still have bad days, where food and weight consume my thoughts. The difference now is, I know that weight loss and restricting what I eat, doesn’t bring anything good, it just spirals out of control and creates more obsession and disease. I know that looks and weight don’t matter at the end of the day, and I know what is important in life. That is (to name but a few), authentic relationships, health and wellbeing, and having dreams to work towards. The other thing I’ll mention is that during my time with anorexia, I also experienced debilitating OCD, which can be quite a common pairing. As I took back the reigns of my life with eating though, I found that I had the ability to overcome my obsessions and compulsions. Things like hand washing and always being on time. I was pretty lucky I guess in that way.

After my years consumed by anorexia, I had some good times and lots of fun times. However, this involved drug taking, which essentially set me up for the next difficult stage of life. Panic attacks, depression, and social phobia were my new companions. And aside from this, I felt very disconnected from myself and the world around me. It was a confusing and frustrating time.

Eventually things improved, mildly. And then I was hit with a very lengthy episode of psychosis. All other hurdles paled in comparison to how difficult this was to get through. There was no sense of comfort and no way out. I was stuck there, for a year, in hell…. Literally. During this time, I tried to take my own life, for the second time. Although this failed to make me feel any better or reduce the pain I was in at every moment.

Then, a very strange manic experience came on, and I was in this for about 3 months. And then a mixed episode, and then full-blown schizophrenic symptoms. This all happened over the course of about a year and a half. And I’m actually surprised that I managed to get through it all. It was confusing, it was terrifying, and I was powerless to stop it. Needless to say, my immediate family had moments of almost giving up, and moments where they probably thought there was nothing anyone could do, to bring Kate back to life.

But, I am so pleased to be able to say that this was not the end of my journey. It was the beginning of a new journey. A journey back to Kate. A journey back to full-functioning and a journey back to happiness and wellness.

I have healed from my past. And my family are getting there…. They see now that I am doing so well and that helps their wounds to heal… memories will always be challenging for them though. I actually don’t get too affected by old memories, and probably some of it I’ve blocked out a little bit. All I see now is my future ahead of me. And I won’t lie to you, sometimes life is very challenging, but even the worst day is nothing compared to what I have been through in my younger years.

My struggles in the past have given me a wonderful perspective on life. I know how incredibly lucky I am to have survived everything I went through. So, I very rarely sweat the small stuff. I may scratch the paint on my car, I may have a day at work where I stuff up. But these things don’t matter… There isn’t much that phases me these days.

I have immense gratitude for everything in my life now, and I think with such gratitude there comes a level of resilience and grace in regard to how I carry myself from one day to the next. Yes, I have a diagnosis of schizoaffective disorder; yes I am on strong medication that I will be on until the day I die, and yes I still struggle with body image. But heck, I am alive, and I am in the process of living out my dreams. Slowly but surely, I will get there… regardless of how many challenging days I may have, or how many excruciating moments I may experience (I still have my moments!). I will get there. The other thing I will mention here, in relation to overcoming hurdles, is that I know that some people may not believe in me, on any given day. I know that some people still get caught up with my diagnosis and the challenges I face with that diagnosis…. But one very liberating thing that I have learnt is that it really DOES NOT MATTER what others think of you. All that matters to me is what I think of myself. And at the end of the day, I think I’m pretty frigging awesome. And the fact that I have people in my life that love me, says a lot too. I am so blessed to have a bunch of people that I can call friends, and a lovely bunch of people I can call family (even if they don’t get me). And I even have some romance in my life again now, which is absolutely lovely.

So, what are the dreams that I am working towards?  Well I’ll tell you. Although I like working in mental health, this is not the be all and end all for me. I want to speak and write (perhaps another book) and maybe even do a podcast or run my own workshops. I would like to build my DoTerra essential oils business, so I can have more time to enjoy life (working full-time isn’t for me! – and that’s ok!) and build a life that is centered around wellness and financial freedom.
I would love to travel more, I would love to get married to my soulmate and maybe even have a little mini me one day. And I just want…. To be happy.

I think they are pretty awesome goals and I’m excited to be able to work towards them!

If there are a few messages I would like you to take away today it would be these:

BE GRATEFUL! You have no idea how lucky you actually are.

You can overcome any hurdle! You have no idea how resilient you actually are.

Always be working towards your greatest dreams and aspirations… YOU ARE CAPABLE AND YOU DESERVE IT! This may require you to push outside your comfort zone, but trust me, it’s worth doing!

Who cares what others may think of you…. The only thing that truly matters is what you think of yourself. And if you don’t truly love and appreciate yourself already…. You need to work on this! Because you will have a relationship with yourself until the day you die. Make this relationship shine!

Love Kate xx

What can I say… life has been challenging to say the least, this year. But things are really looking up.

I went through an ending of sorts, about 6 months back, and I felt really sad and alone.

But with endings, come new beginnings. And I’ve beginning to see the upshot of that now.

I have rekindled romance in my life, with someone that is very special to me. I have started a new job, which is full of juicy goodness. I am working in an area I am very passionate about (youth psychosis and recovery), and I am working with an amazing bunch of people who make me laugh every day.

I am moving to a great new apartment in south Perth soon, which is in an amazing location…. And will support a healthy, happy lifestyle. I have a new car (material things don’t necessarily always make you happy, but I’m totally loving it)! And I have a holiday in Bali to look forward to in November!

Going to Bali by myself is a stretch from my comfort zone, but I think it’s a timely reminder that I deserve good things and its ok to show yourself some love and care. And its ok to walk your own path!

I am also in a much better position financially. Still a work in progress, but I have been able to learn the art of budgeting and this means I am stressing less about money in general…. Which is amazing!

I also have had some great speaking opportunities and these opportunities still keep popping up from time to time, and my employer RUAH, is still in the process of finding funding to publish my memoir.

I am beginning to see that I am so incredibly blessed. And it’s important to recognize, that (as I said earlier in the year) life has seasons. And you’re not always going to like the particular season you are in…. but change always comes, and with change, brings blessings.

Who knew 8 years ago that with a diagnosis of schizoaffective disorder came so many amazing and beautiful things!

SO MUCH GRATITUDE! xxx

What can I say… life has been challenging to say the least, this year. But things are really looking up.

I went through an ending of sorts, about 6 months back, and I felt really sad and alone.

But with endings, come new beginnings. And I’ve beginning to see the upshot of that now.

I have rekindled romance in my life, with someone that is very special to me. I have started a new job, which is full of juicy goodness. I am working in an area I am very passionate about (youth psychosis and recovery), and I am working with an amazing bunch of people who make me laugh every day.

I am moving to a great new apartment in south Perth soon, which is in an amazing location…. And will support a healthy, happy lifestyle. I have a new car (material things don’t necessarily always make you happy, but I’m totally loving it)! And I have a holiday in Bali to look forward to in November!

Going to Bali by myself is a stretch from my comfort zone, but I think it’s a timely reminder that I deserve good things and its OK to show yourself some love and care. And its OK to walk your own path!

I am also in a much better position financially. Still a work in progress, but I have been able to learn the art of budgeting and this means I am stressing less about money in general…. Which is amazing!

I also have had some great speaking opportunities and these opportunities still keep popping up from time to time, and my employer RUAH, is still in the process of finding funding to publish my memoir.

I am beginning to see that I am so incredibly blessed. And it’s important to recognize, that (as I said earlier in the year) life has seasons. And you’re not always going to like the particular season you are in…. but change always comes, and with change, brings blessings.

Who knew 8 years ago that with a diagnosis of schizoaffective disorder came so many amazing and beautiful things!

SO MUCH GRATITUDE! xxx

I could easily freak out right now. I could easily get down right now.

Things are far from ideal. They are far from where I want them to be.

But maybe in order to create the life I want… I need to rebuild it from the inside out.

Maybe it starts with getting to know myself on a deeper level.

Maybe it starts by re-discovering self-love and self-compassion.

Maybe it starts by becoming my own best friend.

Maybe it starts by embracing all that I am….

Maybe it’s a matter of starting over in the best possible way.

This isn’t necessarily the easy way of doing things.

It would be so much easier to run from myself and just dim whatever it is that I’m feeling deep inside.

It would be easier to distract myself with people, places, food and alcohol – which is what I’m so used to doing.

But maybe if I want to do things the right way this time and rebuild my whole life, I have to do things in a way I’ve never done before.

“If you want something you’ve never had, you must be willing to do something you’ve never done before”.

Spending all this time by myself is challenging, but its forcing me to get re-acquainted with the little girl inside me who has needed attention and deep love, for so long… I have neglected her… up until this point.

Spending all this time with myself and spending so much time in self-reflection is oddly unsettling, but by the same token, I know it’s the only way forward…if I want to do things right…

I have faith that the right things are ahead of me. And eventually, change will occur, and a new exciting phase of life will be born. Eventually, I’ll find what I’m looking for.

But for now, I have to acknowledge the importance of this season of my life and be grateful as this is a time for renewal. I also need to look after that little girl, I have to love her and get to know her.

And really trust that this season of my life won’t last forever.

There is something I need to learn…. And universe, I’m so open to the lesson.

Love Kate xx

In my last blog I was feeling very disheartened with life. I knew I was going through a process of change. I was moving out of one phase of my life, into another, and it was difficult. It was difficult mainly because I couldn’t see clearly what was ahead. I knew I wanted to step back from certain people and certain situations, and I knew I wanted to simplify; but I didn’t know what that was going to look like. I worked hard on feeling a sense of gratitude and I was trying to be really positive; but I was left feeling a little lost. I wanted to attract some more GOOD into my life… some beautiful new avenues to go down… but again I was simply trusting and hoping for the best as it was yet to manifest.

Before I knew it though, life had delivered up something brand new and simply scrumptious. I am now going on a new journey, to create a business with one of my good friends. I am now a part of a community where I feel like there is growth and learning available at every turn. I feel inspired and excited about what is to come. My life has definitely been simplified, but at the same time it feels richer and deliciously delectable. Sure, I still have awesome goals to achieve, I have tangible things in my life that I am working towards… but I’m very happy simply being on the journey. I no longer feel a sense of urgency. I feel like I can just enjoy this time for what it is. A time of growth and a time for the birth of new exciting things.

Within the blink of the eye, I have found more happiness, and more self-confidence. I have found more self-love and it is a beautiful place to be. And a side-effect of all that has changed recently, is that I can now speak publicly without needing notes. This may sound strange to some, but I’ll say it anyway… this is what I have been praying for! And finally, it has come. I cannot tell you how much happiness I get from public speaking. I just didn’t know if I could do it properly… and now I have the confidence to say YES I CAN. And I can’t wait for further opportunities to practice this art form.

The lesson here I suppose is this.  Everything unfolds in divine timing. You will get what you need when you need it. Just when I was losing faith, the universe delivered everything I need to get me through this next phase of my life. And I absolutely trust that this will always be the case. I am going to keep getting goals and I am going to keep dreaming big.  Because I have never trusted the universe as much as I do now. It will deliver, at the right time. I am so incredibly grateful for the birth of this new stage of my life. I’ve got so much to be excited about, personally and professionally!

I am (even more so) a believer of magic.

Never forget how magical life can be.

If you deeply believe in it, you will experience it too…I promise!

Love Kate xxxx

In my last blog I was feeling very disheartened with life. I knew I was going through a process of change. I was moving out of one phase of my life, into another, and it was difficult. It was difficult mainly because I couldn’t see clearly what was ahead. I knew I wanted to step back from certain people and certain situations, and I knew I wanted to simplify; but I didn’t know what that was going to look like. I worked hard on feeling a sense of gratitude and I was trying to be really positive; but I was left feeling a little lost. I wanted to attract some more GOOD into my life… some beautiful new avenues to go down… but again I was simply trusting and hoping for the best as it was yet to manifest.

Before I knew it though, life had delivered up something brand new and simply scrumptious. I am now going on a new journey, to create a business with one of my good friends. I am now a part of a community where I feel like there is growth and learning available at every turn. I feel inspired and excited about what is to come. My life has definitely been simplified, but at the same time it feels richer and deliciously delectable. Sure, I still have awesome goals to achieve, I have tangible things in my life that I am working towards… but I’m very happy simply being on the journey. I no longer feel a sense of urgency. I feel like I can just enjoy this time for what it is. A time of growth and a time for the birth of new exciting things.

Within the blink of the eye, I have found more happiness, and more self-confidence. I have found more self-love and it is a beautiful place to be. And a side-effect of all that has changed recently, is that I can now speak publicly without needing notes. This may sound strange to some, but I’ll say it anyway… this is what I have been praying for! And finally, it has come. I cannot tell you how much happiness I get from public speaking. I just didn’t know if I could do it properly… and now I have the confidence to say YES I CAN. And I can’t wait for further opportunities to practice this art form.

The lesson here I suppose is this.  Everything unfolds in divine timing. You will get what you need when you need it. Just when I was losing faith, the universe delivered everything I need to get me through this next phase of my life. And I absolutely trust that this will always be the case. I am going to keep getting goals and I am going to keep dreaming big.  Because I have never trusted the universe as much as I do now. It will deliver, at the right time. I am so incredibly grateful for the birth of this new stage of my life. I’ve got so much to be excited about, personally and professionally!

I am (even more so) a believer of magic.

Never forget how magical life can be.

If you deeply believe in it, you will experience it too…I promise!

Love Kate xxxx