Today I'm sharing something close to my heart, for those of you who are readers of my blog you will know I suffer with depression and this is something I am open about. You can read about my battle here. Jasmine Issa has a dream she wants to succeed at in 2016 and I believe we should all help in anyway we can. Her mission is to establish Project Generosity as a charity.
I hear you, a charity supporting what? Project Generosity is exactly as the name describes, generosity and kindness. This charity will support anyone struggling through some form of loss, hardship, mental illness ect. The outcome is to provide comfort boxes to these people.
What is a comfort box? A comfort box will be a beautiful uplifting box,  filled with donations of relevant products and services and a message to the recipient going through turmoil. As well as information and services in their community to support them in their time of need. Jessica as a social worker will also provide her own support.

My name is Jasmine, owner of Sminkles (gift service) and creator of Project generosity. I am contacting a range of people/businesses in hope that you can help me start an epidemic of smiles! I hope you will take the time to read my letter which is attached, and if you can't provide any support at this time, at the least, i hope you can help me spread the word. Feel free to forward this email onto anyone who may be able to help. If you don't forward it, you will not have bad luck for the rest of the year... but if you do- you may just help make someone special smile :) I'm not expecting any big donations, even a one off donation of a box of chocolates or a shout out on social media would go a long way. 

Some of our wonderful supporters so far have included: Top 3 by design, Incy interiors, Kreo home, Dymocks children's foundation, Best and Less, Cicheti, Tiffany Hal (Biggest Loser), Julie Goodwin, Sabu, Tim pasco photography and more. 

If you would like further information, I would love to hear from you.  helloprojectg@gmail.com

Thank you, and I hope you are smiling 

Jasmine Issa

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I'm not ashamed to say that I before pregnancy suffered with depression, I suffered long before I was even diagnosed, in those years before I was diagnosed I did some silly things, I'm very lucky to be here and telling my story today. It was hard. I had some really dark days. 

Speaking up was the best thing I ever did, I wouldn't of been able to do it on my own though. I had my best friend and my boyfriend by my side each step of the way. They were encouraging me to get help, it worked. I started taking medication and my moods and head space leveled out after a while. But I felt flat, I felt as though I was walking on a straight line.. To my left was happiness and my right sadness, I couldn't reach either of them. I was a zombie. Someone non human. An alien. These are not feelings someone already depressed should be having. So I stopped taking my meds.

I then became pregnant, those mood swings which once were directed at depression now fell under the category of hormonal and pregnant! Once Charlie was born looking back I think I suffered with postnatal depression, I didn't want to speak up because I didn't want to look like a bad mother. I was already looked down upon for being young. I was scared they would think of me as unfit to care for him. 8 months past and I finally went to seek help, I went back to the same doctor whom had diagnosed me the first time. She helped sort out what was going on in my head. She told me that not enough people are brave enough to ask for help, and that it worries her.

But now I'm asking you, if you or anyone you know feels like they need help in any aspect of their life, please please seek help. It only takes one bad situation to tip someone over the edge and I know how that feels. I do understand and you CAN get through this. 

It does get better and I AM living proof.