Hey everyone. So I gave a talk on Sunday at church. A lot of people spoke to me afterwards wishing that a friend or family member had been there to listen. So I figured the easiest way for me to do that would be to start a blog. I really enjoy writing, and although standing up and talking in public isn't my favourite thing, writing is an easy way to advise people who may be suffering and feeling similar things as me as I overcome them. My grammar is terrible, I make stupid jokes, but one thing most people have said, is I’m honest.

I'll start by giving you the basics about myself. My name is Sophia Margaret (I spell my middle name wrong every time) Giles. I was born in Cheltenham, St Pauls hospital (which no longer exists) on the 24th of March 1990, just before lunch time. I was born into The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints (nick named Mormons, or as many close friends call it, Moomins). I strayed away from the church when I turned 18, and returned last summer. I like cats, drawing, arty movies, root beer, weird toothpaste flavours, rain, late night conversations, and marshmallows. I read my horoscope most days. I’m currently studying Illustration in Birmingham and I’m focusing on narrative illustration (comic books, stories, picture books etc). I was diagnosed with depression at the beginning of the year. I’m slowly learning to deal with it although I still struggle at times, I’m the happiest I’ve probably ever been. I find the best way for me to cope is to help others through similar situations. I get homesick easily, but bored of being in the same place for too long. I’m love being on my own but I have the most AMAZING friends. That’s all you really need to know. I'm sure you'll figure the rest out as you read this blog =]

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