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Recognition Plus

Full Rebrand . WEBSITE DESIGN . MARKETING COLLATERAL

Recognition Plus helps individuals and organisations recognise and celebrate people, relationships, experiences, and milestones in ways that build thriving brands and communities. Based in Toowoomba, they’re on a mission to make moments of recognition truly unforgettable.

Brand Story

When Chloe and Kirsty took over the long-standing Recognition Plus brand, they saw an opportunity to build on its legacy while making their own vibrant mark.

They recognised that the industry was largely transactional and masculine in tone, and wanted to inject heart, creativity, and meaning into it. Together, they set out to reshape Recognition Plus into something fresh and full of personality – a brand that celebrates the power of recognition to bring people and communities together.

Working with them to reimagine their visual identity, we focused on capturing that perfect blend of professional polish and joyful celebration. The new brand reflects their energy, passion, and drive – shifting Recognition Plus from a product-based business to a purpose-driven one centred on belonging, appreciation, and human connection.

Chloe & Kirsty from Recognition Plus

The Approach

The goal was to design a brand that feels as ahh-mazing as the recognition moments it represents – bright, confident, and full of life, yet still able to be taken seriously in a cut-throat industry.

The bold sans-serif logotype conveys confidence and reliability, while the playful confetti-inspired elements and handwritten accents bring warmth and spirit. The result is a visual identity that reflects Chloe and Kirsty’s infectious enthusiasm and genuine care for people, transforming Recognition Plus into a brand that’s impossible to forget – known, loved, and celebrated.

Recognition Plus Marketing Cards

Anatomy of a Logo

The Recognition Plus logo balances clarity and celebration. The apostrophe that makes up the ‘R’ in the brand mark represents the power of people celebrating people, combined with the plus sign, which also creates a celebration ‘spark’ and a focus target.

Playful confetti-inspired elements were designed to inject the brand’s personality – individuality, connection, and joy – coming together to symbolise the way Recognition Plus celebrates people and brands.  Bold, yet fun, Recognition Plus means businesses, but will always be a flamingo in a flock of pigeons!

Ahh-mazing! A shout out to Renae from Bird & Branch. She is the absolute powerhouse behind our rebrand and our ongoing marketing items. Conversations with Renae are easy, she sees our vision every single time and she executes with perfection every time! There is nothing too hard, but mostly she works alongside our business like it is her own, and we are so grateful for that! Thank you for loving our brand like we do and always providing us with amazing designs that hit the brief perfectly every single time!
Chloe watson and kirsty doherty
Recognition Plus
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  • You don’t just get a few logo files and a wave goodbye in these parts. You receive an entire brand identity. No questioning how to actually use your brand- with your brand guidelines, you’ll receive info on how to use your logo files, what fonts to use, your colours and their info, plus pages on how your brand should look and feel when in use. What does this mean? It means that you aren’t spending hours staring at Canva wondering what to create, or confusing your customers with a brand that one minute feels premium and the next belongs in the bargain bin. Your brand = confidence and clarity to hit your business goals! Brand guidelines for the stunning @rileysviewmtkilcoy
  • While I usually build my sites in WordPress, the Riley’s View site found its home on Squarespace - and for good reason. My client wanted something simple to update and manage themselves, without any technical headaches. Squarespace’s drag-and-drop editor was the perfect fit - easy to learn, beautifully intuitive, and still flexible enough to bring their brand to life. Sometimes the best platform is the one that fits your needs, not just the designer’s toolbox 💻🌿
  • Introducing the brand for @rileysviewmtkilcoy - a breathtaking new wedding and events venue nestled in the hills of Kilcoy, Queensland. This brand was crafted to capture the venue’s effortless elegance, heartfelt hospitality, and connection to nature. With a refined magnolia motif and soft neutral tones, the identity reflects both sophistication and warmth - the perfect match for a space designed to host life’s most meaningful celebrations. Riley’s View is more than just a venue - it’s a place where every detail feels intentional, and every celebration tells a story. And when I say the views are breathtaking, they truly are!
  • You’ve poured your heart into your business, and now you’re ready for a brand that reflects that. You might be feeling stuck with visuals that no longer match your direction, or maybe you’re just starting out and want to get it right from the beginning. You know that branding is more than just a pretty logo- it’s your story, your values, your personality. I work with passionate, soul-led business owners who are ready to invest in branding and design that feels like them and connects with the people they’re here to serve. Whether it is new branding for your biz, a custom website, social media graphics or design for your next event or promotion, I can bring your story to life through thoughtful, strategic design. Stunning brand photos by the amazing @fleurandmaephotography in my home away from home, @empire_theatre 🫶
  • Hi I'm Renae, the designer behind Bird & Branch, and a small business owner myself. I understand the messy middle, the to-do list overwhelm, the perfectionism trap. But I also know how powerful it is when your brand truly feels like you. With a degree in visual arts and communication and over a decade in design, I’ve seen how branding can transform not just how a business looks, but how it’s understood, remembered, and valued. When I'm not designing beautiful brands, you’ll find me running a music shop with my musician husband, parenting two energetic little humans, or indulging my inner nanna with cross-stitch, cuppas, and board games (rules are non-negotiable). I’m a left-handed, trombone-playing introvert with a deep love of storytelling. Writing, art or music, they’re all different ways of telling a story and I love them all, but ultimately they achieve the same thing- emotion and connection. I love working with passionate, values-led business owners who care deeply about what they do and want their branding to reflect that. People with big hearts, thoughtful ideas, and a story worth telling. Does this sound like you? I'd love to help you out!
  • Your brand isn’t just a logo or a colour palette - it’s an experience. A feeling. A story waiting to be told. Want branding services with soul, strategy and story at the heart, just like these businesses? Let’s talk.
  • That video of Penn Badgley dancing onto Jennifer Hudson’s show? Living in my head rent free. It’s unexpected. It’s extra. It’s confident, charming, and just the right amount of quirky.
In other words- unforgettable. And that’s exactly what great branding does.
It walks into the room (or your feed), owns its space, and leaves a lasting impression. Whether it’s a bold colour palette, a tone of voice that actually sounds human, or a visual identity that captures who you are in an instant- memorable branding is what keeps people thinking about you long after the scroll stops. If your brand isn’t dancing into people’s brains and setting up camp… it might be time to change the music. Let’s make sure your brand has its “Penn Badgley moment.”
  • Today is International Hyperemesis Gravidarum Day. It’s not something I talk about often, but I lived through it- twice. And it was one of the hardest things I’ve ever experienced. HG isn’t just “morning sickness.” It’s relentless, all-consuming, and for me, it stripped away every ounce of energy, joy, and normalcy during my two pregnancies. It was hospital trips, isolation, guilt, and survival mode. But out of that fog, there were lessons that stuck with me. ✨ You never really know what someone is going through. I’ve learnt to carry that with me every day. The colleague who’s quiet, the friend who cancels last minute, the parent who looks like they’re just holding it together- we have no idea what their unseen battles are. 💛 Compassion matters. Especially the kind we offer ourselves. I had to learn to soften the voice in my head, to ask for help, and to accept that doing my best looked different on different days. (Still something I have to work on!) 🌿 This too shall pass. It became my quiet mantra. And eventually, the clouds did lift. Life returned, not the same- but deeper somehow. I still remind myself of this on the tough days. Nothing lasts forever, and there’s always light up ahead. If you’ve been through HG, or are in the middle of it now- I see you. You are strong beyond words. And if someone asks if you’ve tried ginger- you have my permission to smile politely and go scream into a pillow (when you really just want to punch them in the face 😜) @hyperemesisaustralia @youmeandhg @hgmoms #HyperemesisGravidarumAwareness #ThisTooShallPass #Compassion #MentalHealthMatters #PersonalPost #InternationalHGAwarenessDay
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You don’t just get a few logo files and a wave goodbye in these parts. You receive an entire brand identity. No questioning how to actually use your brand- with your brand guidelines, you’ll receive info on how to use your logo files, what fonts to use, your colours and their info, plus pages on how your brand should look and feel when in use. What does this mean? It means that you aren’t spending hours staring at Canva wondering what to create, or confusing your customers with a brand that one minute feels premium and the next belongs in the bargain bin. Your brand = confidence and clarity to hit your business goals! Brand guidelines for the stunning @rileysviewmtkilcoy
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While I usually build my sites in WordPress, the Riley’s View site found its home on Squarespace - and for good reason. My client wanted something simple to update and manage themselves, without any technical headaches. Squarespace’s drag-and-drop editor was the perfect fit - easy to learn, beautifully intuitive, and still flexible enough to bring their brand to life. Sometimes the best platform is the one that fits your needs, not just the designer’s toolbox 💻🌿
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Introducing the brand for @rileysviewmtkilcoy - a breathtaking new wedding and events venue nestled in the hills of Kilcoy, Queensland. This brand was crafted to capture the venue’s effortless elegance, heartfelt hospitality, and connection to nature. With a refined magnolia motif and soft neutral tones, the identity reflects both sophistication and warmth - the perfect match for a space designed to host life’s most meaningful celebrations. Riley’s View is more than just a venue - it’s a place where every detail feels intentional, and every celebration tells a story. And when I say the views are breathtaking, they truly are!
Introducing the brand for @rileysviewmtkilcoy - a breathtaking new wedding and events venue nestled in the hills of Kilcoy, Queensland. This brand was crafted to capture the venue’s effortless elegance, heartfelt hospitality, and connection to nature. With a refined magnolia motif and soft neutral tones, the identity reflects both sophistication and warmth - the perfect match for a space designed to host life’s most meaningful celebrations. Riley’s View is more than just a venue - it’s a place where every detail feels intentional, and every celebration tells a story. And when I say the views are breathtaking, they truly are!
Introducing the brand for @rileysviewmtkilcoy - a breathtaking new wedding and events venue nestled in the hills of Kilcoy, Queensland. This brand was crafted to capture the venue’s effortless elegance, heartfelt hospitality, and connection to nature. With a refined magnolia motif and soft neutral tones, the identity reflects both sophistication and warmth - the perfect match for a space designed to host life’s most meaningful celebrations. Riley’s View is more than just a venue - it’s a place where every detail feels intentional, and every celebration tells a story. And when I say the views are breathtaking, they truly are!
Introducing the brand for @rileysviewmtkilcoy - a breathtaking new wedding and events venue nestled in the hills of Kilcoy, Queensland. This brand was crafted to capture the venue’s effortless elegance, heartfelt hospitality, and connection to nature. With a refined magnolia motif and soft neutral tones, the identity reflects both sophistication and warmth - the perfect match for a space designed to host life’s most meaningful celebrations. Riley’s View is more than just a venue - it’s a place where every detail feels intentional, and every celebration tells a story. And when I say the views are breathtaking, they truly are!
Introducing the brand for @rileysviewmtkilcoy - a breathtaking new wedding and events venue nestled in the hills of Kilcoy, Queensland. This brand was crafted to capture the venue’s effortless elegance, heartfelt hospitality, and connection to nature. With a refined magnolia motif and soft neutral tones, the identity reflects both sophistication and warmth - the perfect match for a space designed to host life’s most meaningful celebrations. Riley’s View is more than just a venue - it’s a place where every detail feels intentional, and every celebration tells a story. And when I say the views are breathtaking, they truly are!
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Introducing the brand for @rileysviewmtkilcoy - a breathtaking new wedding and events venue nestled in the hills of Kilcoy, Queensland. This brand was crafted to capture the venue’s effortless elegance, heartfelt hospitality, and connection to nature. With a refined magnolia motif and soft neutral tones, the identity reflects both sophistication and warmth - the perfect match for a space designed to host life’s most meaningful celebrations. Riley’s View is more than just a venue - it’s a place where every detail feels intentional, and every celebration tells a story. And when I say the views are breathtaking, they truly are!
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You’ve poured your heart into your business, and now you’re ready for a brand that reflects that. You might be feeling stuck with visuals that no longer match your direction, or maybe you’re just starting out and want to get it right from the beginning. You know that branding is more than just a pretty logo- it’s your story, your values, your personality. I work with passionate, soul-led business owners who are ready to invest in branding and design that feels like them and connects with the people they’re here to serve. Whether it is new branding for your biz, a custom website, social media graphics or design for your next event or promotion, I can bring your story to life through thoughtful, strategic design. Stunning brand photos by the amazing @fleurandmaephotography in my home away from home, @empire_theatre 🫶
You’ve poured your heart into your business, and now you’re ready for a brand that reflects that. You might be feeling stuck with visuals that no longer match your direction, or maybe you’re just starting out and want to get it right from the beginning. You know that branding is more than just a pretty logo- it’s your story, your values, your personality. I work with passionate, soul-led business owners who are ready to invest in branding and design that feels like them and connects with the people they’re here to serve. Whether it is new branding for your biz, a custom website, social media graphics or design for your next event or promotion, I can bring your story to life through thoughtful, strategic design. Stunning brand photos by the amazing @fleurandmaephotography in my home away from home, @empire_theatre 🫶
You’ve poured your heart into your business, and now you’re ready for a brand that reflects that. You might be feeling stuck with visuals that no longer match your direction, or maybe you’re just starting out and want to get it right from the beginning. You know that branding is more than just a pretty logo- it’s your story, your values, your personality. I work with passionate, soul-led business owners who are ready to invest in branding and design that feels like them and connects with the people they’re here to serve. Whether it is new branding for your biz, a custom website, social media graphics or design for your next event or promotion, I can bring your story to life through thoughtful, strategic design. Stunning brand photos by the amazing @fleurandmaephotography in my home away from home, @empire_theatre 🫶
You’ve poured your heart into your business, and now you’re ready for a brand that reflects that. You might be feeling stuck with visuals that no longer match your direction, or maybe you’re just starting out and want to get it right from the beginning. You know that branding is more than just a pretty logo- it’s your story, your values, your personality. I work with passionate, soul-led business owners who are ready to invest in branding and design that feels like them and connects with the people they’re here to serve. Whether it is new branding for your biz, a custom website, social media graphics or design for your next event or promotion, I can bring your story to life through thoughtful, strategic design. Stunning brand photos by the amazing @fleurandmaephotography in my home away from home, @empire_theatre 🫶
You’ve poured your heart into your business, and now you’re ready for a brand that reflects that. You might be feeling stuck with visuals that no longer match your direction, or maybe you’re just starting out and want to get it right from the beginning. You know that branding is more than just a pretty logo- it’s your story, your values, your personality. I work with passionate, soul-led business owners who are ready to invest in branding and design that feels like them and connects with the people they’re here to serve. Whether it is new branding for your biz, a custom website, social media graphics or design for your next event or promotion, I can bring your story to life through thoughtful, strategic design. Stunning brand photos by the amazing @fleurandmaephotography in my home away from home, @empire_theatre 🫶
You’ve poured your heart into your business, and now you’re ready for a brand that reflects that. You might be feeling stuck with visuals that no longer match your direction, or maybe you’re just starting out and want to get it right from the beginning. You know that branding is more than just a pretty logo- it’s your story, your values, your personality. I work with passionate, soul-led business owners who are ready to invest in branding and design that feels like them and connects with the people they’re here to serve. Whether it is new branding for your biz, a custom website, social media graphics or design for your next event or promotion, I can bring your story to life through thoughtful, strategic design. Stunning brand photos by the amazing @fleurandmaephotography in my home away from home, @empire_theatre 🫶
You’ve poured your heart into your business, and now you’re ready for a brand that reflects that. You might be feeling stuck with visuals that no longer match your direction, or maybe you’re just starting out and want to get it right from the beginning. You know that branding is more than just a pretty logo- it’s your story, your values, your personality. I work with passionate, soul-led business owners who are ready to invest in branding and design that feels like them and connects with the people they’re here to serve. Whether it is new branding for your biz, a custom website, social media graphics or design for your next event or promotion, I can bring your story to life through thoughtful, strategic design. Stunning brand photos by the amazing @fleurandmaephotography in my home away from home, @empire_theatre 🫶
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You’ve poured your heart into your business, and now you’re ready for a brand that reflects that. You might be feeling stuck with visuals that no longer match your direction, or maybe you’re just starting out and want to get it right from the beginning. You know that branding is more than just a pretty logo- it’s your story, your values, your personality. I work with passionate, soul-led business owners who are ready to invest in branding and design that feels like them and connects with the people they’re here to serve. Whether it is new branding for your biz, a custom website, social media graphics or design for your next event or promotion, I can bring your story to life through thoughtful, strategic design. Stunning brand photos by the amazing @fleurandmaephotography in my home away from home, @empire_theatre 🫶
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Hi I'm Renae, the designer behind Bird & Branch, and a small business owner myself. I understand the messy middle, the to-do list overwhelm, the perfectionism trap. But I also know how powerful it is when your brand truly feels like you. With a degree in visual arts and communication and over a decade in design, I’ve seen how branding can transform not just how a business looks, but how it’s understood, remembered, and valued. When I'm not designing beautiful brands, you’ll find me running a music shop with my musician husband, parenting two energetic little humans, or indulging my inner nanna with cross-stitch, cuppas, and board games (rules are non-negotiable). I’m a left-handed, trombone-playing introvert with a deep love of storytelling. Writing, art or music, they’re all different ways of telling a story and I love them all, but ultimately they achieve the same thing- emotion and connection. I love working with passionate, values-led business owners who care deeply about what they do and want their branding to reflect that. People with big hearts, thoughtful ideas, and a story worth telling. Does this sound like you? I'd love to help you out!
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Hi I'm Renae, the designer behind Bird & Branch, and a small business owner myself. I understand the messy middle, the to-do list overwhelm, the perfectionism trap. But I also know how powerful it is when your brand truly feels like you. With a degree in visual arts and communication and over a decade in design, I’ve seen how branding can transform not just how a business looks, but how it’s understood, remembered, and valued. When I'm not designing beautiful brands, you’ll find me running a music shop with my musician husband, parenting two energetic little humans, or indulging my inner nanna with cross-stitch, cuppas, and board games (rules are non-negotiable). I’m a left-handed, trombone-playing introvert with a deep love of storytelling. Writing, art or music, they’re all different ways of telling a story and I love them all, but ultimately they achieve the same thing- emotion and connection. I love working with passionate, values-led business owners who care deeply about what they do and want their branding to reflect that. People with big hearts, thoughtful ideas, and a story worth telling. Does this sound like you? I'd love to help you out!
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Your brand isn’t just a logo or a colour palette - it’s an experience. A feeling. A story waiting to be told. Want branding services with soul, strategy and story at the heart, just like these businesses? Let’s talk.
Your brand isn’t just a logo or a colour palette - it’s an experience. A feeling. A story waiting to be told. Want branding services with soul, strategy and story at the heart, just like these businesses? Let’s talk.
Your brand isn’t just a logo or a colour palette - it’s an experience. A feeling. A story waiting to be told. Want branding services with soul, strategy and story at the heart, just like these businesses? Let’s talk.
Your brand isn’t just a logo or a colour palette - it’s an experience. A feeling. A story waiting to be told. Want branding services with soul, strategy and story at the heart, just like these businesses? Let’s talk.
Your brand isn’t just a logo or a colour palette - it’s an experience. A feeling. A story waiting to be told. Want branding services with soul, strategy and story at the heart, just like these businesses? Let’s talk.
Your brand isn’t just a logo or a colour palette - it’s an experience. A feeling. A story waiting to be told. Want branding services with soul, strategy and story at the heart, just like these businesses? Let’s talk.
Your brand isn’t just a logo or a colour palette - it’s an experience. A feeling. A story waiting to be told. Want branding services with soul, strategy and story at the heart, just like these businesses? Let’s talk.
Your brand isn’t just a logo or a colour palette - it’s an experience. A feeling. A story waiting to be told. Want branding services with soul, strategy and story at the heart, just like these businesses? Let’s talk.
Your brand isn’t just a logo or a colour palette - it’s an experience. A feeling. A story waiting to be told. Want branding services with soul, strategy and story at the heart, just like these businesses? Let’s talk.
Your brand isn’t just a logo or a colour palette - it’s an experience. A feeling. A story waiting to be told. Want branding services with soul, strategy and story at the heart, just like these businesses? Let’s talk.
Your brand isn’t just a logo or a colour palette - it’s an experience. A feeling. A story waiting to be told. Want branding services with soul, strategy and story at the heart, just like these businesses? Let’s talk.
Your brand isn’t just a logo or a colour palette - it’s an experience. A feeling. A story waiting to be told. Want branding services with soul, strategy and story at the heart, just like these businesses? Let’s talk.
Your brand isn’t just a logo or a colour palette - it’s an experience. A feeling. A story waiting to be told. Want branding services with soul, strategy and story at the heart, just like these businesses? Let’s talk.
Your brand isn’t just a logo or a colour palette - it’s an experience. A feeling. A story waiting to be told. Want branding services with soul, strategy and story at the heart, just like these businesses? Let’s talk.
Your brand isn’t just a logo or a colour palette - it’s an experience. A feeling. A story waiting to be told. Want branding services with soul, strategy and story at the heart, just like these businesses? Let’s talk.
Your brand isn’t just a logo or a colour palette - it’s an experience. A feeling. A story waiting to be told. Want branding services with soul, strategy and story at the heart, just like these businesses? Let’s talk.
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That video of Penn Badgley dancing onto Jennifer Hudson’s show? Living in my head rent free. It’s unexpected. It’s extra. It’s confident, charming, and just the right amount of quirky.
In other words- unforgettable. And that’s exactly what great branding does.
It walks into the room (or your feed), owns its space, and leaves a lasting impression. Whether it’s a bold colour palette, a tone of voice that actually sounds human, or a visual identity that captures who you are in an instant- memorable branding is what keeps people thinking about you long after the scroll stops. If your brand isn’t dancing into people’s brains and setting up camp… it might be time to change the music. Let’s make sure your brand has its “Penn Badgley moment.”
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Today is International Hyperemesis Gravidarum Day. It’s not something I talk about often, but I lived through it- twice. And it was one of the hardest things I’ve ever experienced. HG isn’t just “morning sickness.” It’s relentless, all-consuming, and for me, it stripped away every ounce of energy, joy, and normalcy during my two pregnancies. It was hospital trips, isolation, guilt, and survival mode. But out of that fog, there were lessons that stuck with me. ✨ You never really know what someone is going through. I’ve learnt to carry that with me every day. The colleague who’s quiet, the friend who cancels last minute, the parent who looks like they’re just holding it together- we have no idea what their unseen battles are. 💛 Compassion matters. Especially the kind we offer ourselves. I had to learn to soften the voice in my head, to ask for help, and to accept that doing my best looked different on different days. (Still something I have to work on!) 🌿 This too shall pass. It became my quiet mantra. And eventually, the clouds did lift. Life returned, not the same- but deeper somehow. I still remind myself of this on the tough days. Nothing lasts forever, and there’s always light up ahead. If you’ve been through HG, or are in the middle of it now- I see you. You are strong beyond words. And if someone asks if you’ve tried ginger- you have my permission to smile politely and go scream into a pillow (when you really just want to punch them in the face 😜) @hyperemesisaustralia @youmeandhg @hgmoms #HyperemesisGravidarumAwareness #ThisTooShallPass #Compassion #MentalHealthMatters #PersonalPost #InternationalHGAwarenessDay
Today is International Hyperemesis Gravidarum Day. It’s not something I talk about often, but I lived through it- twice. And it was one of the hardest things I’ve ever experienced. HG isn’t just “morning sickness.” It’s relentless, all-consuming, and for me, it stripped away every ounce of energy, joy, and normalcy during my two pregnancies. It was hospital trips, isolation, guilt, and survival mode. But out of that fog, there were lessons that stuck with me. ✨ You never really know what someone is going through. I’ve learnt to carry that with me every day. The colleague who’s quiet, the friend who cancels last minute, the parent who looks like they’re just holding it together- we have no idea what their unseen battles are. 💛 Compassion matters. Especially the kind we offer ourselves. I had to learn to soften the voice in my head, to ask for help, and to accept that doing my best looked different on different days. (Still something I have to work on!) 🌿 This too shall pass. It became my quiet mantra. And eventually, the clouds did lift. Life returned, not the same- but deeper somehow. I still remind myself of this on the tough days. Nothing lasts forever, and there’s always light up ahead. If you’ve been through HG, or are in the middle of it now- I see you. You are strong beyond words. And if someone asks if you’ve tried ginger- you have my permission to smile politely and go scream into a pillow (when you really just want to punch them in the face 😜) @hyperemesisaustralia @youmeandhg @hgmoms #HyperemesisGravidarumAwareness #ThisTooShallPass #Compassion #MentalHealthMatters #PersonalPost #InternationalHGAwarenessDay
Today is International Hyperemesis Gravidarum Day. It’s not something I talk about often, but I lived through it- twice. And it was one of the hardest things I’ve ever experienced. HG isn’t just “morning sickness.” It’s relentless, all-consuming, and for me, it stripped away every ounce of energy, joy, and normalcy during my two pregnancies. It was hospital trips, isolation, guilt, and survival mode. But out of that fog, there were lessons that stuck with me. ✨ You never really know what someone is going through. I’ve learnt to carry that with me every day. The colleague who’s quiet, the friend who cancels last minute, the parent who looks like they’re just holding it together- we have no idea what their unseen battles are. 💛 Compassion matters. Especially the kind we offer ourselves. I had to learn to soften the voice in my head, to ask for help, and to accept that doing my best looked different on different days. (Still something I have to work on!) 🌿 This too shall pass. It became my quiet mantra. And eventually, the clouds did lift. Life returned, not the same- but deeper somehow. I still remind myself of this on the tough days. Nothing lasts forever, and there’s always light up ahead. If you’ve been through HG, or are in the middle of it now- I see you. You are strong beyond words. And if someone asks if you’ve tried ginger- you have my permission to smile politely and go scream into a pillow (when you really just want to punch them in the face 😜) @hyperemesisaustralia @youmeandhg @hgmoms #HyperemesisGravidarumAwareness #ThisTooShallPass #Compassion #MentalHealthMatters #PersonalPost #InternationalHGAwarenessDay
Today is International Hyperemesis Gravidarum Day. It’s not something I talk about often, but I lived through it- twice. And it was one of the hardest things I’ve ever experienced. HG isn’t just “morning sickness.” It’s relentless, all-consuming, and for me, it stripped away every ounce of energy, joy, and normalcy during my two pregnancies. It was hospital trips, isolation, guilt, and survival mode. But out of that fog, there were lessons that stuck with me. ✨ You never really know what someone is going through. I’ve learnt to carry that with me every day. The colleague who’s quiet, the friend who cancels last minute, the parent who looks like they’re just holding it together- we have no idea what their unseen battles are. 💛 Compassion matters. Especially the kind we offer ourselves. I had to learn to soften the voice in my head, to ask for help, and to accept that doing my best looked different on different days. (Still something I have to work on!) 🌿 This too shall pass. It became my quiet mantra. And eventually, the clouds did lift. Life returned, not the same- but deeper somehow. I still remind myself of this on the tough days. Nothing lasts forever, and there’s always light up ahead. If you’ve been through HG, or are in the middle of it now- I see you. You are strong beyond words. And if someone asks if you’ve tried ginger- you have my permission to smile politely and go scream into a pillow (when you really just want to punch them in the face 😜) @hyperemesisaustralia @youmeandhg @hgmoms #HyperemesisGravidarumAwareness #ThisTooShallPass #Compassion #MentalHealthMatters #PersonalPost #InternationalHGAwarenessDay
Today is International Hyperemesis Gravidarum Day. It’s not something I talk about often, but I lived through it- twice. And it was one of the hardest things I’ve ever experienced. HG isn’t just “morning sickness.” It’s relentless, all-consuming, and for me, it stripped away every ounce of energy, joy, and normalcy during my two pregnancies. It was hospital trips, isolation, guilt, and survival mode. But out of that fog, there were lessons that stuck with me. ✨ You never really know what someone is going through. I’ve learnt to carry that with me every day. The colleague who’s quiet, the friend who cancels last minute, the parent who looks like they’re just holding it together- we have no idea what their unseen battles are. 💛 Compassion matters. Especially the kind we offer ourselves. I had to learn to soften the voice in my head, to ask for help, and to accept that doing my best looked different on different days. (Still something I have to work on!) 🌿 This too shall pass. It became my quiet mantra. And eventually, the clouds did lift. Life returned, not the same- but deeper somehow. I still remind myself of this on the tough days. Nothing lasts forever, and there’s always light up ahead. If you’ve been through HG, or are in the middle of it now- I see you. You are strong beyond words. And if someone asks if you’ve tried ginger- you have my permission to smile politely and go scream into a pillow (when you really just want to punch them in the face 😜) @hyperemesisaustralia @youmeandhg @hgmoms #HyperemesisGravidarumAwareness #ThisTooShallPass #Compassion #MentalHealthMatters #PersonalPost #InternationalHGAwarenessDay
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Today is International Hyperemesis Gravidarum Day. It’s not something I talk about often, but I lived through it- twice. And it was one of the hardest things I’ve ever experienced. HG isn’t just “morning sickness.” It’s relentless, all-consuming, and for me, it stripped away every ounce of energy, joy, and normalcy during my two pregnancies. It was hospital trips, isolation, guilt, and survival mode. But out of that fog, there were lessons that stuck with me. ✨ You never really know what someone is going through. I’ve learnt to carry that with me every day. The colleague who’s quiet, the friend who cancels last minute, the parent who looks like they’re just holding it together- we have no idea what their unseen battles are. 💛 Compassion matters. Especially the kind we offer ourselves. I had to learn to soften the voice in my head, to ask for help, and to accept that doing my best looked different on different days. (Still something I have to work on!) 🌿 This too shall pass. It became my quiet mantra. And eventually, the clouds did lift. Life returned, not the same- but deeper somehow. I still remind myself of this on the tough days. Nothing lasts forever, and there’s always light up ahead. If you’ve been through HG, or are in the middle of it now- I see you. You are strong beyond words. And if someone asks if you’ve tried ginger- you have my permission to smile politely and go scream into a pillow (when you really just want to punch them in the face 😜) @hyperemesisaustralia @youmeandhg @hgmoms #HyperemesisGravidarumAwareness #ThisTooShallPass #Compassion #MentalHealthMatters #PersonalPost #InternationalHGAwarenessDay
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