Pick Me Up! 05-Sep-2019

I first moved to this country from Zimbabwe in 2006 to pursue my dreams of becoming a teacher. The moment I arrived, I loved everything about the UK. Everyone was so kind. But the one thing that really stood out to me was the lack of homeless children. In Zimbabwe, there is a serious issue with homeless children, who are either ill or disabled. Very quickly, I realised that I needed to help the youngsters back home in any way I could. I rallied some of my friends and told them that I wanted to help the homeless and sick children - so they have a chance at a better life. I managed to get three people from Zimbabwe, two from South Africa, and a friend from Britain to help…

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This is me whilst on holiday in France. I was so chuffed after three strikes in a row! Marie Gee, Newcastle I gave my daughter Mia some beer goggles at a party. She thought it was hilarious, even if she didn’t really know what I meant! Richard Adams, West Midland I did a double take when I saw my granddaughters Billi, 4, and Georgi, 3, in our plant pots! Our gorgeous plant pot girls! Patricia Cordon, Cheltenham These are my two special men. To me, they are head and shoulders above the rest – a very fitting picture! Alexandra Low, Halesowen Me and my mum Christine enjoying a relaxing pedicure after a long day shopping in Leeds. Melissa Shackleton, Doncaster If your letter makes Star Letter of the week, you…

Waking up bleary eyed, I heard my phone vibrating. Who’s this messaging me so late? I thought, turning my phone over to see a message request from a random person. Sorry to message you out of the blue, but our mutual friend Kate* showed me your profile and I think you’re gorgeous! someone called Mark wrote. It was 2008 - I was only 17 at the time and hadn’t really been interested in dating, but I didn’t see the harm in sending a reply. Typical Kate! I typed with a smiley face emoji. Mark and I chatted through the night - he was really funny and I realised we were both pretty similar. We were both into online gaming and had loads in common. We talked a lot over the…

Michael jumped up and grabbed the knife as quickly as he could, but Mark slashed his whole hand in the process and blood splattered all over the room. As Michael held his bleeding hand, Mark began punching him as hard as he could. For two long minutes, Mark rained punches down, still attempting to stab Michael as he desperately fought back. Michael was bleeding profusely from his hands, while he clenched the knife as hard as he could and pushed up against Mark. ‘You’re f***ing dead!’ Mark screamed. All I could do was watch in horror. I cried for help as I tried to protect my screaming baby ‘Help!’ I screamed, clutching Freddie, who was now crying uncontrollably. Thankfully, my grandparents had heard the commotion, and my grandad came running…