The importance of people who care

I went home for the weekend and enjoyed every minute of the comfort and familiarity I find when surrounded by my family.

I had a 'blip' on Sunday, though. Not wanting to come back to the pressures of job applications and numeracy refresher books, I got upset at the prospect of leaving home. My Mum saved me with gentle words and sound advice.

Today I received a handwritten letter from my wonderful friend Jo, updating me on her pregnancy, and signed with the declaration of "love you loads".

I think I would be truly lost without such unconditional support. Whether the people who care are family, friends, colleagues or teachers ... seek them out. Their love will raise you up like nothing else can.