Emma Rose 🌹

@loveemmarose

Loving, lonely or longing for a better world? My notes are for you! 💜 Mom, Poet, Mental Health First Aider and more Visit 👉 ♥️ I donate to plant trees for each poem I write and share with my notes = 225🌳 All human 📝 /My 📝📸 are ©

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Emma Rose 🌹@loveemmarose· May 23

The stages of new life in springtime show growing in Robins in us, too Exciting! #Poem #ArtYear #Photography #Nature #Bird #Robin #SmallBirdSaturday #GreenSat #ColorADay #Hedge #NaturePhotography #EastCoastKin #Writing #Poetry Hi, are you feeling rising spring energy? Time for new beginnings…! 🌱💚

Mom Robin standing over her nest, with the beaks of 3 baby robins just visible - photo by author of this poem

Baby robins poking their heads out of the nest - photo by author of this poem.

Baby Robin sits in greenery after taking it’s first flight - seen by author of this poem, photo by me as well :)

Emma Rose 🌹@loveemmarose· May 6

3am friends they’re there for us Crisis hits hard? Can call us up #Poem #ArtYear #Photography #RedWed #Flower Local to us, offline community matters, especially in tough times like this Having felt lonely in the past I’m thankful I’ve found it You, too? ♥️👉 www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/the-...

3 dark red tulips with a background of leaves and soil - photo is by author of this poem and note - Emma Rose

Emma Rose 🌹@loveemmarose· Mar 14

Hi Bluesky! I apologise now for the groan-worthy nature of this joke… Have you heard about quiet tennis? It’s the same, just without the racquet I know, I know, please direct all complaints to my husband who shared it with me y’day! On a serious note, I hope you enjoy smiles today 💜😊 #Laugh #Joy

A love heart drawn in snow
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Emma Rose

Emma Rose 🌹@loveemmarose· Mar 7

Adding #Tree donation receipts ~ 225 🌳 planted so far ~ for each #Poem I write and share on: Bluesky Medium reading/writing platform (who listened when I asked about climate care and took action) medium.com/@loveemmarose My Website that runs as much as poss on renewable energy loveemmarose.com 💚

Photo of a leafy path thro' trees bottom right, with 5 tree donation certificates from the tree restoration and planting charity One Tree Planted that total $225 equating to 225 trees planted.

Emma Rose 🌹@loveemmarose· Mar 7

Hi! I saw an intro like this and loved it, so here’s mine (updated March ‘26!) If you have an intro feel free to share below or say Hi! Love, Emma🌹✨💜 P.S. 225 trees planted so far (I'll share updates in comments below)🌳 #About #Hello The ‘About’ page I mention 👉 loveemmarose.com/about-me-emm...

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Hi, I'm Emma ~ a Mom, Poet, Mental Health First Aider and more
Here I share a mixture of notes ~ including self-care and mental health tips. Plus, climate care info and poems
Some of my chatty notes and relatable poems are on Medium (I occasionally share free 'gift links' if you aren't a Medium member)
Plus I share notes on my website www.loveemmarose.com
My notes are especially for you if you're loving, lonely or longing for a better world

As you're still reading, you're likely like me, and like to know folks more deeply! Here's a few things you might like to know about why I share what I do:
I care about self-care - and trained as a Mental Health First Aider - because sadly there's a history of suicide in my family. Being mentally well is something l've worked to achieve. So, as I thankfully feel well most of the time, I like to share info that can help us go from surviving to thriving.

I used to feel lonely - so developing healthy relationships that are mutually supportive and genuine is something I'm also thankful I've achieved. In a time where many feel disconnected I occasionally share about connecting in healthy ways as I know how good it feels to overcome loneliness. If you're reading this quietly (as I often used to), and feel lonely at the mo, I hope this gives you hope.

I care deeply about caring for our shared home - and mitigating climate change - as one subject I studied is Environmental Science. Oh, and I've experienced climate change events - so that's how come, too.

Want to know more?
I'll pop a link to my Website 'About' page in this post
It's lovely to be with you on Bluesky!

Emma Rose 🌹@loveemmarose· Mar 1

I hope for you belly laughs too 😁😂 #Silly #Short #Poem #Poetry #ImageAndVerse #SelfCare #Emotional #Health #Wellbeing #Laughter #Uplifting #Smiles #Simple #Pleasures #Laugh Today’s self-care I’m indulging in… watching a comedy show with my family It’ll belly laugh tension right out my body You?

A smiley face drawn in snow lit by bright sunshine
Photo by the author of this silly, short poem and this post that’s advocating for mental health self-care, Emma Rose

Emma Rose 🌹@loveemmarose· Feb 2

I hope you’ve enjoyed a day of Soul Rest today… and if not this Sunday, maybe clearing your schedule as much as you’re able next Sunday is possible 🤍 #Poem #Reading #BookSky #ImageAndVerse #Photography #Nature #Flower P.S. A touch of summer sunshine feels needed🌻 #Writing credit Donna Ashworth

Macro close up of a yellow sunflower centre, with surrounding petals and green leaves unfurling ~ photo by the author of this post, Emma Rose.

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TOO MANY SUNDAYS

Too many Sundays have been darkened by the dreaded presence of Monday, looming in like a storm cloud of fear, anxiety and gut-wrenching stress. Sunday is your gift, your day to recharge, your freedom. Be protective of that time. Monday has its space enough; do not let it overstep its mark. Make your plans, prepare, then push Monday back into its box and let Sunday shine forth like the jewel it is. You deserve this day of soul rest. Life is not a chore to be dealt with; it's to be lived, my friend. You're here to live. And Sunday is a day, gifted to us, for doing whatever your little heart desires.

Emma Rose 🌹@loveemmarose· Jan 31

To #balance my last post, here‘s #beautiful #words from a #book I’m enjoying #reading while restfully #wintering Along with some of natures beauty! 💗 A reminder to elevate #joy #hope and #love over the awful #Read #Uplifting #Writing #Booksky #SelfCare #Photography #Flower #NaturePhotography

From the book ‘Joy Chose You’ by Donna Ashworth, black text that says:

the world will always be a boiling pot of good, bad and ugly

a confusing kaleidoscope of all emotions at once

but you must make sure joy stays high in the mix

joy, hope and love

these are the ones
that will keep the balance from ever shifting downwards

so feel them and wave them aloft for others to see too

do not hide them away, my friends they spread like wildfire
and the world needs that warmth.

Close up macro of a pink Echinacea flower in bloom, with orange and red centre. Photo by the author of this post, Emma Rose

Emma Rose 🌹@loveemmarose· Jan 28

…popping back as I read this from Donna Ashworth and thought of this convo ~ we have to find our ‘yellows’! I’d say (even tho’ we haven’t met) that you‘re a yellow for sure, Gina 💫💛✨💛💫

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Yellow

Some people walk into your life with a light that can only be described as yellow
infusing the very air around with the silent sound of this will be okay nothing hard can stay we will find a way together
we can reach calmer weather
these people, your yellows are sunny, endlessly funny they are warm and safe a comforting place
they're a light things can grow in their heart they wholly throw in they are cheerleaders for your win
and if you have a yellow in this life keep them bright
they thrive on giving out light but they fight their own dark too
they need a color beside them to push on through
and I think they found a fellow yellow in you.

Emma Rose 🌹@loveemmarose· Jan 28

“I know what you must be thinking We are powerless to change things But don't give up 'Cause we got love…” 🎶 ~ Jessica Mauboy These lyrics by caught my attention in a #dance class I attended, to help move #tension out my body Maybe you need them, too? #Music #SelfCare #Photography #Nature #Love 💚

A green morning glory leaf shaped like a love heart, in front of a brown wooden background ~ photo by the author of this post ~ Emma Rose.

Emma Rose 🌹@loveemmarose· Jan 28

Feeling #hopeless currently? Or ANY other symptoms below? No memories of trauma? That may be a symptom trauma happened. The workbook, ‘Transforming the Living Legacy of Trauma,’ is helpful, in my view. #MentalHealth #Calm #Anxiety #Healing #Trauma #Depression #Hope #Emotional #Health #SelfCare 💚

Pages 18 and 19 from a workbook by Janina Fisher, PhD called ‘Transforming the Living Legacy of Trauma’

Symptoms of Trauma are listed in an image on each page:
Depression
Irritability
Decreased Concentration
Numbing
Loss of Interest
Insomnia
Emotional overwhelm
Hopelessness
Shame and worthlessness
Few or no memories
Nightmares, flashbacks
Hypervigilance and mistrust
Anxiety, panic attacks
Chronic pain, headaches
Substance abuse, eating disorders
Feeling unreal or out of body
Self-destructive behaviour
Loss of sense of “who I am”

The following information and questions are then present to be considered:
Circle the symptoms and difficulties you recognise in yourself or have had in the past. Then put a check mark or asterisk by those you never knew were the result of trauma.

Ask, how do your feelings about yourself change when you see that these problems or symptoms are all part of the living legacy of trauma?

Choose four of your most troubling or difficult trauma symptoms and than ask yourself:
How did this help me survive, get through?

If you’re unsure of an answer try asking ‘what would it have been like if I hadn’t been depressed or irritable, for example (replace with the symptom you’re considering).

Emma Rose 🌹@loveemmarose· Jan 28

On edge? Stressed at times? Irritable? Overwhelmed emotionally? This is something I‘ve found helpful to restore my inner calm while I tend to some triggers in therapy Sharing in case it may be helpful 💛 #Calm #MentalHealth #Emotional #Health #Natural #Healing #Therapy #Trauma #Heal #Flower #Peace

A yellow tin containing Bach Rescue Remedy Pastilles and yellow box containing Bach Rescue Remedy Drops, text says “Trusted worldwide by generations” ~ photo by the author of this post, Emma Rose

Emma Rose 🌹@loveemmarose· Jan 14

So, noticing my mood dipping, irritability and physical tension creeping in, plus, feelings of anxiety resurfacing and being unable to tolerate any news, I decided to reach out for help to a therapist again. How’s your Mental and Emotional health holding up at the mo Bluesky friends? #MentalHealth

This checklist is my first port of call when I start to struggle:

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ARE ALL YOUR BASIC NEEDS MET? DAILY?
GO THRO' THIS N.E.S.S.T.S CHECKLIST TO CHECK WHAT YOU NEED

NUTRITIOUS FOOD AND DRINKS
Ensure we start the day with nutritious food to fuel us and continue making wise choices. Drink water - hydrate thro' the day too - some experts recommend 5 large glasses of water per day

EXERCISE AND MOVEMENT
What you personally enjoy! Add variety! Outdoors ideally. Enjoy what relaxes and releases tension. What increases heart rate and what strengthens. Weights? Dancing? Martial Arts? Yoga? Chair Exercises? Walking?

SAFE SHELTER
Is this need met for you? How do you want where you are to feel? Cosy? Warm? Light? Bright? Colourful? Calm?

SLEEP AND REST
Has this need been well met lately? Do you need to meditate after lunch today? Nap? Rest mentally and enjoy quiet time? Have a Mental Wellness day? Go to bed early?

TIME FOR YOURSELF DOING WHAT YOU ENJOY
What feels fun to you? When are you in the flow - losing track of time? What lights your face up with smiles?

SUPPORT AND CONNECTION
Are you feeling lonely? Do you need to chat with someone you trust? Ask for a hug? Text a helpline? Arrange professional support?

CHECKLIST CREATED BY EMMA ROSE MOM, POET, MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AIDER.

HAVING STRUGGLED AS A NEW MOM AND AT OTHER TIMES, THIS CHECKLIST IS A GO-TO IN MY HOME TO CHECK THRO' TO MAINTAIN FEELING GOOD EMOTIONALLY, MENTALLY AND PHYSICALLY OR AT THE FIRST SIGN OF MOODS DIPPING

TRIED AND TESTED THIS WAS ADAPTED FROM - AND I SHARE WITH HUGE GRATITUDE TO - HTTP://WWW.BCWOMENS.CA/SPECIALIZED-SERVICES-
SITE/DOCUMENTS/REPRODUCTIVE%20MENTAL%20HEALTH/COPING_WITH_DEPRESSION.PDF

Once I’ve determined I need to add in support to my own self-care, these are sources of support I consider reaching out to. Plus, at times, I’ve received effective complementary assistance from Holistic therapy methods.

Support may be found from:
• A Doctor or Nurse Practitioner
• Local Mental Health Charity
• Walk-In Clinic
• Phone or Text Helpline
• Psychologist/Psychotherapist/Counsellor/ Social Worker (some may be covered by health insurance or offer sliding scale fees).
Plus, some counselling practices offer Student/Intern sessions free or low fee.
• Workplace, University or College psychological support systems
Created By Emma Rose. Mom, Poet, Mental Health First Aider.

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If we're finding we feel uncomfy emotions such as fear, sadness, worry, anger, frustration or unhappiness more days than not, that may be a sign seeking professional assistance could be helpful.
The above tip was from a wise Health Visitor when I was struggling as a new Mom.
It's a way of thinking that's helped me know when it's time to reach out for assistance to Therapists, Counsellors and Health Professionals on several occasions.
Maybe it'll help you, too.
Created by Emma Rose. Mom, Poet and Mental Health First Aider

Emma Rose 🌹@loveemmarose· Jan 5

Penny, yes, I absolutely do believe what you’re saying! I love a quote I’ve shared before (I’ll go find it!): “a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has” ~ Margaret Mead Plus, the one below! I agree, we each have huge power 🫶💜

Dark purple background with white text that says: Be the change you want to see happen instead of trying to change everyone else ~ Arleen Lorrance.

Emma Rose 🌹@loveemmarose· Dec 31

If you’re a fan of Bluesky #ArtChallenges you may have seen posts Robyn‘s shared recently? Well, there’s a #goodnews update today Proof there IS much care in the world for each other 💞 #KindnessInAction #Believe #BeKind #BeTheChange

A red rose background with dark gray circle containing white text quote that says: “You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you, what you do makes a difference. You have to decide what kind of difference you want to make” - Jane Goodall

Emma Rose 🌹@loveemmarose· Dec 31

Want to end 2025 with #goodnews ? #Read about effective care for nature that happened in 2025! Gift Link 👉 medium.com/@DrNChassagn... #Nature #Care #NaturePhotography #Photography #NatureLovers #ArtYear #RedWed #RoseWednesday #Flower #Climate #Reading #Love #Learning #LoveReading #HappyNewYear ♥️💚

A red rose topped with snow, with yellowing-green leaves and snow surrounding. Photo is by the author of this post, Emma Rose 🌹

Emma Rose 🌹@loveemmarose· Dec 25

Oh my goodness, those are fab lovely! Stunning! What a way to start your day, seeing scenes like that. I see why you feel peaceful. Don’t we live on the most gorgeous planet?!? It looks heavenly in your photos where you are! I really haven’t taken many pics lately ~ there’s this one of my bird bath!

Frozen water appearing to look like miniature upside down trees on the edge of a blue bird bath ~ photo is by the author of this post.

Emma Rose 🌹@loveemmarose· Nov 16

Your sparkle ✨ is reminding me of words I read recently in Donna Ashworth’s book! Some people we just click with easily. So, although we haven’t known each other long, or met, I’ll share them with you as I thought they were lovely 🤩💞💜

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STAR-SHARING FRIEND by Donna Ashworth
Every atom within our bodies
was created long ago in a star
it's true
and I like to think that me
and you
were once part of the same star
though it may sound bizarre
you just never seem far
no matter where you are
it is as though we come from
the same
and I'll never forget
that feeling when we met
like coming home again
not new
oh how I am grateful
you blew
my way in the end
my old
my ever gold
star-sharing friend

Emma Rose 🌹@loveemmarose· Nov 13

World Kindness Day on every day would be a win let‘s make it be #WorldKindnessDay #KindnessDay #Poem #Poetry #ArtYear #EastCoastKin #Depression #Anxiety #MentalHealth #Photography #Flower #YellowThu #Kindness #Kind #ChooseKindness 💛 We all gain when we’re kind! 👉 www.psychiatry.org/News-room/AP...

Close up macro of the centre of a yellow Day Lily in bloom ~ photo by the author of this note and poem ~ Emma Rose 🌹

Emma Rose 🌹@loveemmarose· Nov 13

You are a beautiful mosaic and even if broken apart your coloured shards scattered around pieces picked up from the ground and gathered again rearranged to make something new it would still be you ~ Donna Ashworth ‘Mosaic’ #Poem #Poetry #Photography #ArtYear #Reading #Kind #Inspirational #Words 💜

A multi-coloured mosaic of different coloured glass, pink, teal, green, yellow, orange, blue, purple, violet. Photo by the author of this post, Emma Rose 🌹

Emma Rose 🌹@loveemmarose· Nov 9

You do not have to be good. You do not have to walk on your knees for a hundred miles through the desert repenting. You only have to let the soft animal of your body love what it loves ~ Mary Oliver, Wild Geese #ImageAndVerse #Poetry #Poem #Photography #NatureLover #Beauty #Circles #Water #Nature 🍂

Water with ripples in concentric circles many Fall coloured orange leaves lie beneath the surface of the water, a rock is protruding, too, and reflections of trees can be seen ~ photo by the author of this post ~ Emma Rose 🌹

Emma Rose 🌹@loveemmarose· Nov 8

Time for something fun! After the seriousness of #climatechange I’ve shared this week, and #mentalhealth too We head into evening when young full of vigour ready to party 🎉 when older may chill out 😌 #Poem #Evening #BlueSkyArtShow #SatArtDay #Photography #Fall #Autumn #Tree Seasons of life! 🌱☀️🍂❄️

Multiple orange and yellow leaves lay on the ground at the foot of a tree in Fall, preparing for the dormancy of Winter ~ photo by the author of this poem and post ~ Emma Rose 🌹

Emma Rose 🌹@loveemmarose· Nov 8

I used to slap on a smile, then behind closed doors felt a mess Anyone else? I’ve received support from several of the options below If you’re struggling currently ~ feeling like life is hard more days than not? ~ maybe they can help you, too? #MentalHealth #Support #Health #Photography #Flower

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Support may be found from:
• A Doctor or Nurse Practitioner
• Local Mental Health Charity
• Walk-In Clinic
• Phone or Text Helpline
• Psychologist/Psychotherapist/Counsellor/ Social Worker (some may be covered by health insurance or offer sliding scale fees).
Plus, some counselling practices offer Student/ Intern sessions free or low fee.
• Workplace, University or College psychological support systems
Created By Emma Rose, Mom, Poet, Mental Health First Aider.

Queen Anne’s lace multiple white flowers in bloom or in bud, chosen because the image has a dark background, while the flowers are bathed in sunlight, representing how life can go from feeling dark to bright with MentalHealth Health support ~ photo by the author of this post, Emma Rose.

Emma Rose 🌹@loveemmarose· Nov 8

I decided to say I am not okay Mask taught to wear as a child let it slip smash to the ground as tears fell around #Poem #Healing #Poetry #Writing #Heal #Photography #Flower Years of tears held in ‘being brave’ when little can be healthy to cry when older 👉 www.verywellhealth.com/benefits-of-...

A sunflower with drooping petals as it’s finished blooming ~ photo by the author of this poem and post ~ Emma Rose 🌹

Emma Rose 🌹@loveemmarose· Nov 7

Slow down just a touch to love yourself more As you are is ‘just right’ good enough as you are 💛 #Poem #smArtist #Photography #Scape #ForestFriday #Nature #Psychology We’ve been taught fast is good, that achieving more matters. Yet slowing down is #healthy 👉 www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/hear...

Oranges, reds, yellows and greens of trees in Fall are beneath a blue sky with wispy white clouds, in the foreground the tops of corn can be seen ~ photo by the author of this poem and post ~ Emma Rose 🌹 Purposeful Poetry

Emma Rose 🌹@loveemmarose· Nov 5

Worried about #ClimateChange ? Facing our fears, feeling our #anxiety, and then moving thro’ to taking action helps A medicine for #ClimateAnxiety is effective action ❤️ #MentalHealthFirstAider #NatureLover #NaturePhotography #Rose #RedWed #RoseWednesday #BloomScrolling #ECK #Flower #Photography 🌹

A red rose in bloom, with leaves in the background. Photo by the author of this post, Emma Rose 🌹 Purposeful Poetry

Emma Rose 🌹@loveemmarose· Nov 4

What’s something we can say went well today? What happened that feel thankful for can say hip, hip hooray? #Silly #Poem #Gratitude #Thanks #Smile #Photography #Beauty #ArtYear #PinkMon #MacroMonday #Rose #Flower On days it’s hard to find something beautiful or fab, I hope we still find some good 💗

Pink rose seen in close up macro ~ photo by the Author of this poem and post ~ Emma Rose 🌹 Purposeful Poetry

Emma Rose 🌹@loveemmarose· Nov 2

Courage is contagious Takes courage to speak out When we all do makes waves tho’ makes changes #Poem #SmArtist #Photography #Stunday #River #NatureLover #EastCoastKin #ArtYear #Poetry #ImageAndVerse Thank you to all courageously making waves changing our world for the better! We all have power 💜🌊

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“The word courage comes from the French word 'coeur', which means heart. True power proceeds not from force, but from love”- Alan Cohen

The surface of a river showing multiple waves after the surface was disrupted by several people swimming and in water craft ~ photo by the author of this poem and post, Emma Rose 🌹 Purposeful Poetry

Emma Rose 🌹@loveemmarose· Nov 1

Autumn is calling us forwards to winter coolness outdoors gifts us cosy and restful #Poem #Fall #Autumn #BlueSkyArtShow #Photography #Poetry #EastCoastKin #Water #Nature #ArtYear #Healthy #Natural #Cycles Embracing cyclical rhythms of nature can be healthy! 👉 purelandfoundation.com/what-can-we-...

Fall/Autumn coloured orange and yellow leaves surround a pool of water that has a circular ripple pattern on it’s surface ~ photo by the author of this poem and post, Emma Rose 🌹 Purposeful Poetry

Emma Rose 🌹@loveemmarose· Oct 30

Specific fears such as masks or of the dark may rear up during #Halloween season. After a scary Halloween encounter fear may resurface year after year So, if people say no to Halloween, respect it If Halloween fear causes panic, problems sleeping or interferes with daily life then support can help