Finally it's live! My
@TEDxNorwichED
is now out to watch and I'm feeling all kinds of scared, excited and nervous! I wrote this and applied to tedx because people need to to know the reality of eating disorders and how early intervention is key. Please RT
Just to say thank you for all the lovely messages. I'm so sorry I can't reply to all but it's been a traumatic time to say the least. I'm in the best care and charing Cross hospital have been unreal. Thank you
@NHS
kidneys are healing & I'm alive 🙏 grateful ♥️
About to go on stage at
@bridspa
& just heard the news that
#SteveHalliwell
has passed.
Heartbroken. My very 1st scene on
@emmerdale
was barging into the dingles & giving Sam & Zack merry hell! He was so supportive & warm that very first day... So encouraging and kind. (cont.)
I've just heard the news about Nikki Grahame. No numbers will ever match her loss. I have so much to say but too heartbroken to go there. I love you. My heart goes out to her family & close friends. Please if you're struggling we at
@SeedSupportUK
are here & will fight for you🌱
I got my purse back!! Thank you to all who retweeted! I don't know if someone had a change of heart, it doesn't matter. My pics, grans angel, grandads feather, all there!! Kindness does exist. Here's to 2018! Delighted!!! ❤
So my parents, who are high risk, were burgled yesterday, food and essentials gone. Makes my blood boil 😔 However us oatens always bounce back. When I'm next home I'm camping out to catch them 😂 seriously though...please be kind. PLEASE think of the bigger picture X sta safe x
I'm confused. I thought it was mandatory to wear masks now in shops and on public transport. I dared to venture out today. So many not wearing them. It made me sad. These arse wipes doing
#NoMaskSelfie
YOU may be OK but the vulnerable aren't! Have a think. Please and thank you🙏
"Gem, you're on my dressing room wall!!! I'm Delighted! Love you babe!"
My heart is broken.
The world has just lost one of the greatest, most wonderful, gentle, loving souls.
We will all love you forever.
Heart felt condolences to all his loved ones. 🙏
#robinwindsor
My purse has gone missing...Or possibly stolen. My life's in there, grandads angel, grandmas feather. There's no Money. I just want it back. It's a burgundy purse. Pictures of me, fam etc. Last place I had it was
@HOS_Hull
If anyone hears of anything or finds it please return ❤
Ah lord. Literally just heard the news that Paula Tilbrook has left us. I'm gutted. She was one of a kind. Her and Shirley and richard and kitty and Freddie. All together now. They made
@emmerdale
and they made my time there even more precious. Love to her family ♥
RIP freddie Jones. I will never forget our time together on
@Emmerdale
you gave me so much guidance and support. Absolutely gutted. Look after Edna's hat too xx
Today I am very proud to announce that I am taking on the role of Acting Manager of my family’s charity SEED Eating Disorders Support Services
@SEEDhull
This is a full circle for moment for me & I wanted to share a little about my journey:
As a Hull lass living In London right now. First thing I said when I woke up and it was snowing...
"OOOER MERGOEEERD IT'S SNOOOERRRRR! THERE'S SNOOOOOER ONT ROERD!!!"
If you know you know 😉
#Snowuk
#Hull
#hullandproud
I keep quiet because I've been appalled... But not surprised. She's someone I distanced myself from a long time ago.
@ryanjamesthomas
Is a great guy, in line with
@adamthomas21
and his family. He's handled it with dignity. Her actions are the lowest of the low.
#cbb
Guess who's back filming in
@BBCHolbyCity
in 2 weeks! Delighted! Love playing Sydney Somers. Always a joy to return. As many have seen before, she causes quite a stir, especially with Fletch, but who knows who Sydney will make a beeline for, when she returns as a bridesmaid! 😉
@Depheruk
@emmerdale
@kelvin_fletcher
@AndersonNatalie
@markcharnock
Happy to help 🙏 would a card be welcome? I can send. Sending so much love to him and well done you for your incredible support. As a CEO of a charity that is struggling, I understand the magnitude of donations and support like this. Xxx
Kidney failure face is leaving (still got kidney 🥧 👁🗨 but I'll take that!) thanks for the support. I've realised so much these last 2wks. More than my tiny 🧠 can cope with 😂 but time is key & to make sure you prioritize YOU. Make a bigger commitment to yourself. It matters ❤️
My 18yr old nephew debuts for the first team today in his first professional game?!! So proud. Go for it Jack Charles! Love ya xxx
@hullfcofficial
💪
#hullfc
#Broncos
He only went & converted all tries!! Proud auntie moment our Jack Charles 🏉 👏 he plays with his heart and soul.
Must take after his Dad
@chrischarles131
(proud sister moment too!) 😍❤️
@hullfcofficial
well played lads!
#hullfc
#superleague
Such a strange & sad day. We all knew it was coming but it makes it no easier. She was our
#QueenElizabethII
, but she was a Mum & Grandma too & much more. Please be compassionate, no matter what your views. It's not the time for bitterness. It's time for respect. Love to all ♥️
Sending so much love to the
@emmerdale
family and family of the late and great Meg Johnson. A beautiful woman inside and out, who was always so kind to me during my
#Emmerdale
days. I'm sure Shirley, Freddie, Richard and Co will take good care of her up there ❤️💕RIP lovely Meg x
Me at 18 battling eating disorder yet again & 2 weeks away from a heart attack V me at 38 living my dreams at
@HullTruck
& running
@SeedSupportUK
Recovery is possible 🙏 BUT for
#WorldMentalHealthDay
we must urge
@10DowningStreet
to support small charities! We are a lifeline 🌱
New 💇! 👋 Spring! 👋 pink 👋 getting back to me & stepping into my power after mths of hibernation of my ❤️ & 🧠
Never let others destroy your inner peace, how they treat you is their path, how you respond is yours 🙏 Surround yourself with folk who only lift you higher ❤️G x
1 day at a time. Blissful wknd with my parents & reunited with my Ruby 🐾 many tears as we live in the unknown but hopeful for answers soon after more tests. We live in the moment & I'm determined to set my pace for ME. Taking the positives. Grateful for the support & for life ♥️
👋 Lovelies. A little update to let you know I'm home safe 🙏 I honestly can't thank you enough for the support. I'm totally overwhelmed. You all definitely helped me with the power of your words & kindness. I need some time so I apologise for not replying. I appreciate you ❤️
Holiday mode engaged, out of office activated. Mum & dad arguing already.
Vacay ahoy!
One more post on Instagram in time before we fly tomorrow but right now I need to deter mum & dad having WWIII over case tags & labels.
I know many will chuffin relate. LORDY.
Tata! 👋 💋
So thrilled to share I am now the CEO of
@SeedSupportUK
having been Patron for 12yrs, then charity manager for the past 2yrs, has been a full circle journey for me. To be asked to be CEO has been such an amazing feeling. Recovery is possible. Never give up, we've got you ❤️ 🌱
1st xmas party in 2 years ✅
1st Xmas jumper of the year ✅
Lateral flow test done ✅
Negative result ✅
Gin as I got ready ✅
Proud of myself for not being pj's on a Sat night as per ✅
Full out extra xmas jumper to celebrate the occasion ✅ ✅
Stay safe kiddos! Be 😊♥
My Dad's my hero, so when he was diagnosed with prostate cancer I wanted to do everything I could to help. That’s why I support
@ProstateUK
, because to beat prostate cancer we need to raise more 💰 for vital research. Find out how you can get involved 👉
My baby had to stay with mum and dad for a couple of weeks again because I was travelling and working all over... Just got home to Hull to get her... And this was my welcome. You can't beat it!!! Mummies back Ruby!! ❤ perfect!
In other (less lengthy news 😂) I am getting old...my eyesight is getting worse, age and too many hours at a computer. So here's to new specs! Thank you
@specsavers
north end road, Fulham... You were brilliant (not an ad and no freebie, they were just bloody kind and lovely!)
To clarify a few things. My past relationship ending wasn't over recently, it's been more than a few months. I tried to keep it out of the press out of care and respect. Sadly in this industry it wasn't to be. Much love. Gemma xxx
11yrs ago. Dad was diagnosed with stage 3 aggressive prostate cancer. He's still here thanks to his grit, mindset, clinical trials
@ProstateUK
his
@macmillancancer
nurse & more. I wrote a post on all here I hope it makes sense & helps 🙏
@SeedSupportUK
Words fail me. Thank you for the countless messages re my Grandma passing. It all feels so unfair... I was so close to home. But I know now in my heart she wanted me to remember her in a certain way ♥ every night I'm on stage is for her now. Love and thanks to all. Truly 😘
Today's been a really horrible day. And remembering you left us 5 years ago makes it even harder. But a feather fell down on me while I cried today...You're always there, "just having a sleep, don't you be crying lass. I'll not be far away". Love you Grandad. One in a million xxx
Hey
@steveallenshow
@LBC
just want you to know that eating disorders have the highest mortality rate of any mental health illness. 1/5 will die as a direct result of the ED or by taking their own life. Just wanted to make that clear so you NEVER utter bile like this again. Ta x
The stupidly talented
@calumscott
(and even better... Fellow hull lad!) is so close to grabbing the number 3 spot in the album charts... Can we all help him get there please? About to buy my copy now! 👉
Happy 70th birthday to my incredible mummy O! You are extraordinary and have touched the lives and saved the lives of so many, including mine. The work you do for those affected by eating disorders
@SeedSupportUK
& the love you give to your family is amazing. I love you so much♥️
On tube home and an ex military homeless man was asking for help. Gave him a fiver. He said thanks...then declared to carriage "Bloody hell! You're famous! You used to be in Emmerdale?! You former soap actors are skint aren't ya?! That means a lot love!" 😆
Very wise man!! 😂
Stunning
@calumscott
What a beautiful and brilliant night for
@JamesFrostEssex
50th B-Day celebrations with
@gaytimesmag
Thank you. Totally spoilt by the whole night. Good times, good people 💗🙏
@gemmaoaten
just a wee msg to wish you well and don't give up fighting kid .. you help loads of people every day but for now just concentrate on helping yourself speak soon xx
👋 Loves, I've missed you but my time off socials for a month was so needed and I'm recovering really well. I've ve taken time and I'm so excited for my new beginnings.
To celebrate, mum and I got matching tattoos! Feeling mentally Free & lighter then ever. Just like a 🪶😘
So looking forward to being on
@loosewomen
today to talk about the reality of eating disorders. I'm nervous, iccle bit terrified, but I know this conversation needs to happen and I hope it will help many. See you at 12:45! *goes to get changed* 😉 ♥
#LooseWomen
@SeedSupportUK
What a week. Dad in hospital last weekend, get him stable, he comes home tues, mum clearly feels left out so decides she'd like an ambulance too and breaks her leg in 2 places, now she's in hospital. Not sure what fairy we kicked up the arse in a past life, but enough already 😂
To the absolute arseholes (and that's putting it mildly) that stole for our garage... All our Christmas food and drink for our family tomorrow... Hope you choke on a turkey bone. Come back for whisky. We'll leave it out front. Just don't smell it first!!
Last night I saw 1 of my bests Adam Sales, from my
@emmerdale
days as Rachel Breckle. 20yrs ago he started as a runner on
#emmerdale
& when I joined he became 1 of my rocks. So proud to see him now writing for the show. The last 2 nights have been his eps. Proud! Dream big! 😍 X
11yrs as Patron of
@SeedSupportUK
a
#charity
set up by my amazing parents in
#Hull
as they fought for my life. Thank you
@MbeOaten
& Dad for saving me & 1000s of others. I will continue your legacy as manager of SEED so all affected by
#eatingdisorders
know... THEY MATTER ♥ 🌱
Tonight my teachers from
@maletlambert
who taught me 22yrs ago came to see me in ladies unleashed!
@HullTruck
and it was everything. The teachers who never gave up on me, now seeing me thrive. Recovery is possible
@SeedSupportUK
Come see us! We are unleashing
@AmandaPlays
❤️
I just posted this on Instagram. Thought I'd be even braver and pop it on here. The truth behind the insta crap. Be you! Don't ever feel pressured to be someone else... Half the time, it's not real what you see. Go and be sweaty like me. And most of all. Be happy!