Maria Simon-Norris

Never even liked tennis anyway.

Thread of the most surreal beaches on Earth 1. Pathway to Atlantis, Thailand

There will be women tonight dreading their partner coming home. Football does not cause domestic abuse, but it can become more frequent or severe after big games, with reporting increasing by 38% when England lose. Go to womensaid.org.uk. In an emergency, always call 999.

NOTHING HOTTER THAN EXERCISING YOUR RIGHT TO VOTE. LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER. gov.uk/register-to-vo…

Alert. This Wed 5pm is the latest you can apply for a postal vote for the general election. gov.uk/how-to-vote/po… Eng, Wales, Scot only, the deadline has passed in N. Ireland

The timing of the election might cause problems for some, esp students coming to the end of term or those who have holidays booked (whoever they intend to vote for). The solution is to apply for a postal vote. Here’s the link to do so. Please share. gov.uk/apply-postal-v…

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I’ve just been told that when my brother passed away on the M50 on Friday that several cars stopped and people sat around him until the ambulance came so he wasn’t alone, i really want to find them if people can please share 🤍

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Manchester. It’s #blossomweek . Please take this lovely @nationaltrust map and explore the blossoming streets of your beautiful city. See the lovely blossom-wrapped trams and the tram stops covered in pink and blossomy poetry by the Poet Laureate. Heady stuff. Enjoy!

Your kindness can kill a bumblebee 💔 📢 Please share! Bumblebee queens are starting to emerge from hibernation. British weather isn’t always ideal and people with the best intentions can cause more harm good. Let’s change that. 🧵1/5

How to help someone who's having a panic attack ⬇️ Panic attacks can be really scary. You may struggle to breathe or feel faint, dizzy or sick. 1/4

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This time of year is difficult for many of us. If you’re struggling and you need to talk to someone, these phone lines are open on Christmas day. Please share this post, so it reaches the people who really need to see it today 💙

Domestic abuse does not stop over the festive period, but neither do we. We have many support options available for you and our services remain open as normal: womensaid.org.uk/information-su… #DomesticAbuseAwareness

“The physical effects that anxiety has on our bodies are very much as real as the effects it has on the way we feel and the thoughts we have." Sophie, 23. 💡 fightthroughmentalhealth

If you ever find yourself in trouble in the water, remember to #FloatToLive. Tilt your head back with your ears submerged. Relax and try to control your breathing. Move your hands to help you stay afloat. #SavingLivesAtSea

We could get angry at Suella’s latest piece of performative, pandering cruelty or… instead: let’s promote the excellent work done by @Shelter, @centrepointuk, @PassageCharity and other fine charities actually trying to help homeless people, especially now, as winter approaches.

Times are tough. Waiting lists are long. But we have some good news. We’re offering a free 6-week mental health support course. You don't need a GP referral to sign up for our one-to-one supported self-help service. Sign up👇🏼 bit.ly/3tNUBUd