Many people will watch this film and see only a sparkly, musical, feel-good film about friendship; but we should look deeper. To see the message that we should stand for what is right, even when it costs us everything. That we should be a voice for those whom society considers worthless. That we should restore hope and dignity to the disenfranchised. That courage, presence of mind and conviction of heart are vital, if we want truth, integrity and compassion to be the defining characteristics of our community.

There is strength in being able to identify our own boundaries; in understanding when a push beyond our comfort zone would be beneficial and when it would be a step too far, taking us into panic, meltdown or burnout. Knowing how to recognise where our own limits lie and how to implement them in our day-to-day lives is far from failure: quite the opposite.

This blog carries a trigger warning for issues around mental health struggles.

In October, Restore will have existed as an organisation for fifteen years, and we are excited to celebrate that milestone.