Arty Phoenix

01/10/2023

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💫 PREGNANCY AND INFANT LOSS AWARENESS MONTH 💫

October.

Today marks the first day of pregnancy and infant loss awareness month.

This month, we remember all the babies who remain in our hearts, rather than our arms, the ones who came but couldn’t stay.

This month, conversations will be started and support will be offered.

This month, candles will be lit, photos will be shared on social media and friends will send ❤️'s

Let's make these things happen every month!

Baby loss changes both you & your perception of the world around you, it's not an event to be 'gotten over' it's a life experience that scars you forever.

We are here for you.

Bex & Laura ###x

06/08/2023

I dont paint to sell, I certainly don't paint to make money. I paint, primarily for my own trauma therapy and processing. However, I hope that sharing my art, and my story, can raise awareness and help anyone affected by pregnancy loss and/or mental health feel validated, supported and not alone 🙏

"I firmly believe that nature brings solace in all troubles.” - Anne Frank, 23 February 1944

04/08/2023

I am very saddened and disappointed to see that, after declining my offer of my handmade crystal art (apparently due to lack of shop space), created and shared, not for profit but for the sole purpose of supporting miscarriage and PTSD sufferers, as well as those battling mental health issues more generally, Endless Incense has copied my crystal art for its own profit. This is very insulting and potentially harmful, not only for a new local artist, but also for spreading the word and supporting people through difficult times.

They are also charging a much higher cost, despite the fact that the crystal art does not appear to be individually designed and hand painted. Of course, my art is not for profit, but purely to help others.

It has taken an awful lot for me to share my genuinely heartfelt art for the purpose of helping others and, whilst it is a compliment that this has been copied by a local business, it is deeply upsetting and has been very difficult for me to process mentally at a time when I am battling a deep struggle with my mental health.

03/08/2023

Thank you for sharing Here Comes The Sun - Boutique.... and of course for displaying my art at your lovely boutique too 🥰 I'm so humbled and still can't believe people want to stock my paintings.

I started painting as a form of therapy to try and help myself with the trauma of suffering multiple miscarriages where i was then also diagnosed with PTSD. Painting has definitely been a saviour in many ways and if my story, journey or art helps just one person then it will be even more worth it!

It doesn't come naturally talking about myself and my traumas but I also know that these topics need to be discussed openly and honestly in order to help not only myself, but others too. You are not alone. I am not alone💜

We are honoured to have original artwork from Arty Phoenix in store.

Check out this warrior woman's journey over on her page. A true inspiration! Art really can be amazing therapy. 🧡

29/07/2023

Super exciting new shop premises opening in Braunton, North Devon tomorrow! A lovely boho space with a boho shop, beauty salon, body piercing studio and a super friendly vibe 🌻

You may even find some of my art work floating about too 💖

Check it out if you're about 🥂

28/07/2023

So true 💔

Often when we lose our baby during pregnancy, we know a little bit of what to expect. We know there will be blood loss, we know there will be pain. The more prepared among us know that there will be grief, we understand a little of the darkness that will swallow our worlds in its entirety.

But what very few of us are completely unprepared for are the triggers that follow weeks, months and years after our experience. The first blood of a new period can take us straight back to the floor of the bathroom where we sobbed.

The road sign for hospital can take us back to it's corridors, down which we ricocheted, stumbling, numb and blinded by our grief.

Or indeed, the pregnant woman - because those motherf**kers are everywhere when you lose a baby and with them can comes panic, a lack of air and a feeling of intense claustrophobia.

The silence on Mothers day or Christmas morning, when we expected it to be different, noisy, happy can be totally oppressive.

we absolutely understand these difficulties and we wish we could remove them for you. Triggers are so incredibly difficult to manage at any time and the only way we know how to help you is by building resilience. This is mainly about looking after yourself, if you are well resourced, well nourished with an excellent self-care routine (and this will look different for everyone) the triggers won't affect you as much.

We can't change the way we feel, but we can work on ourselves and the way we feel will change.

Bex & Laura ###

28/07/2023

I often paint mothers and babies, in lots of different forms. Sometimes without even realising that's what I'm painting. Clearly its always on my mind, whether I'm aware of it or not.

These bits, along with some other hand painted farmyard items, are now available in their new home at Lower Campscott Farm Holiday Cottages in North Devon. If you love the countryside, the sea and of course farm animals too, then definitely check this place out.

It's one of my happy places ☀️

24/07/2023

Words cannot describe what this means to me and many other woman and families who have had to endure the utter heartbreak that miscarriage brings. 💔 This news has been a long time coming to say the least!

NO woman should ever have had to experience 3 miscarriages before having access to help and support.

Every woman who HAS been through that, knows just how traumatic it is. ESPECIALLY if you subsequently find out that it was avoidable.

I am so happy that the law has finally caught up and massive thanks 🙏 praise 👏 and love ❤️ to those who fought so hard for this change 💪

As The Worst Girl Gang Ever Public Page so rightly put it - every baby is real and all grief is valid.

The Pregnancy Loss Review - an independent report on NHS miscarriage care and how it can be improved - has been published.

21/07/2023

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🌟 We understand. We get it. 🌟

At PTSD UK, our passion and commitment stem from personal experiences with PTSD and C-PTSD. Almost everyone in our charity has lived through it firsthand, either in themselves or alongside a friend or family member. We truly understand how you feel, and the struggles you face every day.

Founded in 2015 by Jacqui, who battled her own PTSD, PTSD UK arose from the urgent need for better understanding, provisions, and information surrounding Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. We know that those affected, along with their loved ones, deserve the right help and education.

As the only charity in the UK dedicated to raising awareness of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, we firmly believe that knowledge is power. We're determined to provide supportive and reliable information about PTSD and C-PTSD, for everyone affected, no matter the trauma that caused it. Understanding the types of trauma that can lead to PTSD or C-PTSD, recognising the physical, mental, and emotional symptoms that are often experienced, and discovering the available treatments are vital steps towards recovery.

When PTSD or C-PTSD overwhelms you, it can make you feel helpless, alone, and isolated. But we want you to know that you are not alone. We understand your journey, and we're here to stand by your side. Feeling understood and having someone patient with you can be incredibly empowering. Together, we'll face it head-on.

Our mission at PTSD UK is to provide resources and tools that inspire empowerment and resilience in everyone affected by PTSD or C-PTSD. We tirelessly campaign to raise awareness, reach out to high-risk communities, and actively shape UK healthcare policies. We firmly believe that "Tomorrow CAN be a new day," and we're here to support you every step of the way.

If you're looking for hope, understanding, and a path towards recovery, PTSD UK is here for you. You can help us continue making a difference by supporting our cause through donations, setting up fundraisers, or by simply spreading the word.

Thank you ❤️

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21/07/2023

The love between a parent and child ❤️

Unconditional. Unwavering. Selfless. Comforting. Powerful.

It doesn't matter if you are 2 weeks pregnant or 12 weeks pregnant. There is already a baby who is loved immensely.

10/07/2023

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08/07/2023

Thank you for all the support yesterday Parley First School 🙏