Another of my gorgeous Great nieces. This is the beautiful Mia my niece Ruth's eldest daughter. I cannot explain how wonderful it is to see Mia smiling and actually looking happy.
For many years all through her early teens Mia was a "Goth" and her world was dark and black. She had eating problems and mental health issues and sadly tried at least twice to take her own life. Poor Ruth used to spend many nights sitting with Mia talking her out of it. Sadly the mental health provided to people especially youngsters in this country has been woefully lacking and when they tried to send her away to a hospital in the North of England (she lives in Devon) she refused to go. A long hard slog for the family but finally Mia seems to have come out the other side.
She did no schooling and spent most of her time in her bedroom - on the internet all night (a place of great danger).
Mia is now such a great help to Ruth especially with Molly - she has been a godsend!! The highlight of this year was when Mia passed her GCSE English. What an achievement for this beautiful young girl who has struggled through her teens. She was thrilled to get her pass mark!!
So this image is very special as this is the girl who never smiled and would never have her photo taken. I love her very much!!
What an inspiration and such a lovely image. Having lost a niece to suicide I am especially sensitive to mental health issues. So heartbreaking, but so wonderful to see your Mia making such strides!
What a long journey and lovely girl. Happy to hear she feels life has something worth smiling about. I hope the darkest days are behind her and better days continue ahead!
Very well done to Mia for coming out of such a dark place, I applaud her. May she keep going forwards into better things. Love her smile, she is a beautiful girl.
How wonderful to see her natural smile - teen years are so difficult but add in mental health issues and my thoughts are with Mia and her family. Your story gives a feeling of hope to many. Best wishes for Mia's life in the future.
Oh wow what a courageous girl Mia is....so glad I popped back to check her out. It sounds like she has turned a corner & found her true self at last. Mental health issues are so lacking & so many many more young people need help...it’s a great worry. Your niece has had a hard time...no wonder you feel far from her. Let’s hope things are looking up!
oh that's lovely, pam. what a wonderful, hopeful, awe-inspiring story. how comforting that it seems as though mia and her family's tough times are behind her. your feelings for her shine through :)
always be there and never give up on those who need you - so pleased she has come out the other side