It's Time To Give!

A Mother’s Story...

In our latest Just Meee podcast, Ellen Roome shares the heartbreaking story of losing her 14-year-old son.

Please note, this episode contains sensitive content that some may find distressing.

Ellen Roome shares the heartbreaking story of losing her son Jools at the age of 14. Her message is a powerful call for accountability from social media platforms and a reminder for us all to reflect on the way we give, our time, our presence, and our digital actions.

“I’m Ellen Roome, Jools' Mum and now a campaigner. ​I am fighting for transparency and safety in the digital space, so no other family has to endure the pain we have suffered.
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My life changed forever on April 13, 2022, when my 14-year-old son, Jools Sweeney, took his own life. His sudden death left me searching for answers. Nothing was found offline as to why he might have taken the actions he did. The Coroner said that he couldn't be certain Jools was in a suicidal mood, and so it's a narrative description on his death certificate of how he died.
 
​I was left with no answers as to why, and as Jools' social media data was not fully examined during his inquest, I approached them directly for answers—none of the social media companies would allow me access to his browsing data.
 
Jools' social media accounts could have provided vital insights into his actions and whether an online challenge or other harmful interactions influenced him. However, I have faced significant hurdles, as current laws require a court order to access my son's digital data.
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​As a parent, you have NO legal right to view what your children have seen online.
 
If I can share my story to make a difference to one other family, then it’s worth sharing."
 
Regards, Ellen

Thank you, Ellen, for your courage, honesty, and for giving your voice to this vital conversation. x

The Gift of Giving (and It’s Not What You Think)

When we think of “giving,” we often jump straight to material things, presents, money, stuff.

But real giving? It’s so much more than that.

Giving is about connection.

It’s in the way we show up for someone. It’s a kind word, a shared smile, time spent listening, or a moment of play that brings joy to someone else, and to ourselves.

We give every day, often without realising it. To our families, our friends, our communities, even to the stranger we hold a door open for.

And we receive just as much in return, especially when we give with intention and presence.

Take a Minute™️ today to give, not something material, but something meaningful. A moment. A compliment. A bit of your full attention.

Try giving your time, your presence, or even just a smile. Loosen the rules, let go of expectation, and see what happens. You might just rediscover something wonderful about yourself.

We’d love to hear what giving means to you. 💛give@meee.global

Practice Forgiveness...

In Chapter 58 of Meee In A Minute, Sid shares the story about forgiveness.

Forgiveness is often misunderstood. We think it means letting someone “off the hook,” but the real truth? Forgiveness is for you.

Holding on to anger, resentment or blame doesn’t punish the other person, it poisons you. These emotions elevate cortisol, the stress hormone, which over time can damage your health, happiness and peace of mind.

Dr Fred Luskin of the Stanford Forgiveness Project proved this powerfully. He worked with grieving Protestants and Catholics from Northern Ireland. After simply acknowledging shared pain and choosing to release blame, participants experienced lower anger, better sleep, improved mood—and a 35% drop in physical stress symptoms.

🟡 Take a Minute™️ to check in. Is there something you’re still carrying?

Letting go isn’t weakness, it’s healing. And it’s one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself.

What if you gave yourself the gift of time? 

What if you gave yourself space, to pause, reflect, and reconnect with who you are and who you're becoming?

What if you gave more kindness to your thoughts, more compassion to your journey, and more credit to your efforts?

The My Meee app is designed to help you do just that. With reflective exercises, mood tracking, and inspiring content, it offers you a chance to give back to yourself, time, care, and curiosity.

Giving doesn’t always mean something physical. Sometimes, the most powerful gift is the one you give inward: a moment of peace, a spark of hope, or a small shift in perspective.

Because when we give to ourselves, we’re better able to give to others.

📲 Try the My Meee app today and make giving to yourself part of your everyday well-being.”