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My very first Pumpkin:

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My very first Pumpkin! 🎃 Just needs to dry and then I can paint the ghosts on it and carve some! 🔥 #pumpkin #carving #halloween2025 #Halloween #PumpkinCarving  Alt text: A pink background of a collage of nine photographs of a pumpkin. They show the stages of the pumpkin being prepared for carving and painted pink. The collage image has green text that reads "My very first Pumpkin!" and has the alias Kawaii Doll Decora on it in white text and in a white heart.

Let's talk ECHR

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  Ok let's talk about the basic human rights protected by the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) – rights such as the right to life, the prohibition of torture and slavery, the right to a fair trial, personal liberty, privacy, freedom of expression, and protection from discrimination. These are not abstract or optional; they are the foundations that stop a government, police or courts from abusing power. Removing or weakening the UK’s commitment to the ECHR would mean removing the legal safeguards that allow ordinary people to challenge the state if their rights are violated. That includes wrongful arrest, unlawful surveillance, or mistreatment by authorities. The ECHR is also what enables people to seek justice when domestic systems fail, such as survivors of state neglect, disabled people denied support, families affected by unlawful detention, or soldiers sent to war without proper equipment. Reform or replacement is often presented as harmless, but in practice it mea...

Positive Affirmations Art Drop:

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 ~How we treat people matters~ Alt text: A positive affirmation quote above two hands joining to make a heart - it reads How we treat people matters - by Kawaii Doll Decora. Set on a pink background with smiling daisies. #positivevibes #fypageシ #fyp #respect #kindness #affirmations #kawaii #cute #art #doodle #smileys #daisies #pink #drips #artist #kawaiidoll #kawaiidolldecora #support #friendship #community  https://KawaiiDollDecora.uk

Why so many Facebooks?

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Alt Text:  A pastel-style graphic featuring a torn sheet of lined paper taped to a beige background. On the paper, in bold bubble letters with pink shading, the text reads: “WHY SO MANY FACEBOOKS?” There are two small white daisy flowers with yellow centres in the bottom right corner of the paper. The overall design has a soft, cute, and playful aesthetic. Lately I've been attracting negative attention for having multiple pages and things. Trolls will find something they can latch on to and invade your space lol. (Block button ready 😉) However - since they are incapable of educating themselves on the matter, I am sharing this as an awareness post of WHY my Facebook's are set up THIS way. Alt text: Screenshot of a Facebook comment from Sarah Wingfield to a page called Blaze Against Corruption.  It reads "You're lucky yours didn't just vanish?! Wanna know how I have two kawaii doll decora accounts? Cos meta made one vanish like 12 yrs ago and only two years or last ...

Hate me:

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Today I was spoken down to — simply because I’m white. Yes. Really. My skin tone. 😵‍💫 It’s not the first time, and let’s be honest, it won’t be the last — which is surreal, because I genuinely thought we were past this. For me, it’s bizarre because I have never judged anyone by the colour of their skin. That’s not who I am and not how I move in this world. I acknowledge discrimination in all its forms — but I choose helping over harming. Always. 🤘🏻 I was talking about the charities I work with and the support I give to women and girls globally — and I was told to “shut up” purely because of the body I was born in. It reminded me of being a child, watching people mock or fear what was simply different, instead of understanding that actions define character — not skin. My great aunt had Down syndrome, and people used to speak to her like she was less. Yet she was intelligent, warm, and deeply perceptive. Difference is not inferiority. Never has been. The woman who said this to me was...

Driving test prep:

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I can't believe I actually know some stuff about manual cars too lmao 🤣 you surprise yourself some days... Have I earned a break yet?! Nearly 7/7goals hit on my app! 🙌🏻✨ Bearing in mind this is only the hours spent on the practical driving section and not the theory part! Thankful to have passed that part! So far - so good. ✨ Bad pain day but breaking goals day! 🤘🏻 Rock on! Xx 💋 Xo Alt Text: Two screenshots of a driving test learning app showing progress. The first image displays a summary stating “1 Goal left to hit” with 6 out of 7 goals completed, and a circular progress graphic showing 95%. It notes 4 hours 39 minutes of learning completed and 21 days until the driving test. The second image lists goals with progress bars: “Set your official Driving Test date/time” at 100%, “Watch 95 practice video clips” at 67%, “Correctly answer all 124 quiz questions” at 100%, “Complete the Ready to Pass section” at 100%, “Complete the day of your test section” at 100%, “Complet...

New Halloween Art Drop:

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New Art Drop! Halloween Girl 2025 🎃  Kawaii Doll Decora ❤️  #halloween2025 #Halloween #kawaiidolldecora #artist #creepy #art #blue #purple #spooky #strange #cute #pumpkins #moon #bats #flames Alt Text: A purple skinned Halloween girl with pink hair, bats flying in front of a full moon and blue flames dance across the bottom. She has a heart tattoo on her cheek, piercings and a pumpkin tattoo on her neck. Created to celebrate Halloween 2025. -Kawaii Doll Decora.

Art Street:

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 ✨ Exciting Update – I’ve Joined the ARTstreet Community! ✨ I’m thrilled to announce that I’ve officially joined MediBang ARTstreet — an international platform for digital artists, illustrators, and creatives! 🎨💻 You can now find my official profile here: https://medibang.com/u/KawaiiDollDecora/ This marks the next step in expanding my creative network and artistic portfolio, allowing my work to reach a global audience while connecting with other innovators in the digital art space. I’ll be uploading my artwork regularly, sharing new projects, and experimenting with vibrant visual concepts that blend kawaii culture, digital expression, and conceptual storytelling. 🌈✨ I’m looking forward to engaging with fellow creators, discovering fresh inspiration, and continuing to push creative boundaries through this new platform. Follow my page to stay updated on my latest art drops and visual experiments! 💖 — KawaiiDollDecora ❤️ Sarah Wingfield ❤️ Alt text - image 1: A screenshot of the ...

Cannabis and Driving:

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 #facts #medicalcannabis It's really simple: https://cannabishealthnews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Medical-Cannabis-and-Discrimination-What-you-need-to-know-1.pdf A patient in possession of a valid prescription or a supporting letter from their specialist is considered to be in lawful possession of a controlled drug, and therefore is not committing an offence under section 5(1) of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971, which prohibits the unlawful possession of controlled substances. This lawful possession is authorised by Regulation 4(1) and Regulation 10(1) of the Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001, which provide exemptions for individuals in possession of a controlled drug supplied in accordance with a prescription issued by a practitioner permitted to prescribe it. The supporting letter from the prescribing clinic acts as evidential confirmation that the cannabis-based medicine has been lawfully supplied in accordance with these Regulations. If a police officer were to raise concern...

Northern Housing Consortium:

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  Northern Housing Consortium (NHC): The NHC represents housing organisations across the North of England, including local authorities, ALMOs, and housing associations. They bring members together to share ideas and make sure their voices are heard at regional and national government levels. While focused on the North, they also welcome members from elsewhere, sharing practical approaches to efficiency and value for money. Learn more:  www.northern-consortium.org.uk Sarah Wingfield  Independent Disability Advocate  #NorthernHousingConsortium #AccessibilityMatters #Bursaries #Support #disabilityinclusion 

Invisible illnesses:

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Invisible Illnesses: What You Can’t Always See Not all illnesses are visible. Invisible illnesses—conditions like chronic pain, autoimmune disorders, mental health challenges, fibromyalgia, and many others—affect millions of people every day, but their impact is often hidden from the outside world. Living with an invisible illness can mean facing daily fatigue, pain, or cognitive challenges while looking “fine” on the outside. This can make it hard for others to understand, believe, or offer the right support. People with invisible illnesses often experience misunderstanding, stigma, and even doubt, simply because their struggle isn’t outwardly obvious. Awareness is the first step toward change. By acknowledging invisible illnesses, listening without judgment, and offering support, we can create a world where people don’t have to “prove” their pain to be believed. 💛 Support, understanding, and kindness make a difference. Sarah Wingfield ❤️  #InvisibleIllness #ChronicIllness #EndTh...

FantazMagoriA 2025.

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FantazMagoriA 2025. Alt text for Image 1: Four people dressed in detailed historical costumes stand in front of a canvas tent display inside the Oak Leaf Sports Complex. They wear period-style clothing, including hats, coats, and boots, and hold long spears or staffs. Behind them is a large wall sign reading “Oak Leaf Sports Complex – we hope you enjoy your game.” The photo is watermarked with “© Kawaii Doll Decora.” Alt text for Image 2: A collage of four photos taken at the FantazMagoriA event inside the Oak Leaf Sports Complex. Each image shows two smiling attendees posing together — one with a pink bob wig, glittery makeup, and colourful choker, and the other wearing a steampunk-style hat with goggles and a graphic T-shirt. They make playful expressions and pose cheerfully for the camera. The images are watermarked “@KawaiiDollDecora.” Nine years ago, one man saw a gap in the local events scene and decided to fill it — with a touch of magic, a spark of sci-fi, and a whole lot of im...

Broken Friendships:

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 💔 Sometimes you have to accept that people’s actions don’t always match their words. I recently learned that someone I trusted — and even gave another chance to — wasn’t being honest. It’s been painful to process, especially when all I needed was space to heal, not judgement or interference. I’ve realised it’s always better to work through problems with communication and understanding, not with gossip or division. Real friends respect space, boundaries, and truth — even when things get hard. They don’t twist stories or try to turn others against you. I know what was said, and I know it wasn’t true — but I also know I can’t change it. It’s sad to lose someone you once looked up to, but sometimes peace comes from walking away quietly — still wishing them well, but knowing you can’t go back. ❤️‍🩹 Love people from a distance if you must, but never condone manipulation, disrespect, or attempts to control your relationships. Support should be offered with care — never forced. I don’t ...

Suicide Awareness Certificate:

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A New Step in My Advocacy Journey: Suicide Awareness Training I’m proud to share that I’ve recently completed my Suicide Awareness Training with the Zero Suicide Alliance (ZSA). This certification means a lot to me — not just as another achievement, but as a personal commitment to understanding, compassion, and prevention. As someone who has struggled with mental health challenges, I know how heavy the world can feel at times. There have been moments when I felt completely unseen — and that’s why I believe so deeply that suicide is preventable. Not through empty words or quick fixes, but through connection, awareness, and empathy. The ZSA training offered practical tools to help recognise the signs when someone may be struggling, how to approach that conversation safely, and how to guide them toward the right support. It reinforced something I’ve always believed: we don’t need to be professionals to make a difference — we just need to show up with care and listen without judgement. I t...

Struggles build bridges:

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Struggles build bridges: https://www.mind.org.uk/about-us/our-policy-work/the-big-mental-health-report/#findings Alt text: A quote on a light purple background that reads: “We need shorter wait times. You don't know if someone suffering will still be alive to go to their next appointment which is over a month away.” Below the quote, it says: Big Mental Health Survey. 2025 respondent. On the 8th... I nearly became a number, a statistic, a memory... An ASD episode, PTSD and on top of AuAdhd, I struggled.  Which is why I use my struggles to help others. We should never have to endure this - but we don't have to be alone in it. ❤️  Hit pause and rest, and don't let the bully in your brain - win. I'm fighting back now but I have a long road to recovery and mental health healing isn't linear, it's ups and downs and goods and bads - it's a rollercoaster and it's more complex for those with conditions and disabilities.  Together we can support each other and com...

Medical Cannabis Access Petition:

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My medical cannabis accessibility petition is now live. https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/742000 If this aligns with your support needs or values, please join us by signing, sharing, and helping amplify the voices of so many within our disabled community. With the highest hopes for positive change, Sarah Wingfield ❤️ #disabilityinclusion #strongertogether #disability #disabilityawareness #disabilitysupport #DisabilityRightsAreHumanRights #disabilityrights Alt text: Neon graffiti-style text on a dark brick wall reads “FULLY LEGALISE” in glowing blue and pink, and “MEDICAL CANNABIS” in bright green, with paint splatters around the letters.

Taking a break:

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 Taking a Break ❤️ I’m taking a social media break again. My mental health isn’t doing well — not after everything I’ve had to face over the last year and more. I can’t make others stand for what they preach, even though I try. I can’t make others care, or stop being harmful, even though I try. And I’ve never asked for any of it. I’m doing my best to fix where others are going wrong. If people choose to bully or exclude, that’s on them — not me. I don’t condone it, and it’s heartbreaking, because I know deep down that we are stronger together. If more people stood for what they preached, the world would already be a better place. I don’t condone emotional abuse, ostracism, or hate campaigns — and I never will. So I’m carving my own piece of the world for those who are authentic, genuine, and actually care about people and community. That’s all I can do. You don’t see the harm it causes behind the scenes. You judge from your screens — but it doesn’t matter until it’s you being mistr...

Heartfelt Thanks:

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 Thank you to all my followers and following! We have reached 6.3k today! 🎉 I am very grateful and blessed to have the support that I have and I am super grateful of all of those who choose to help others, work together, and action positive change! 🙏🏻❤️  We need more of that - in this heavy world.  Sarah Wingfield. A heartfelt thank you! #Support #appreciationpost Alt text: A bright, colourful social media profile for Sarah Wingfield (@KawaiiDollDecora). The background features a stylish pink room with neon text on the wall that reads “HELLO THERE.” The profile photo shows Sarah with pink hair, glasses, and cat-ear filters, framed by a blue circle. The design is decorated with playful emojis — a rainbow with a star, a purple heart, and a party face emoji — against a pink patterned backdrop. Her profile details read: Sarah Wingfield 6.3K followers • 5.6K following Artist / Blogger / Producer / Author / Actress / Disability Advocate / Positive Change ♿ / Music Artist 🎵✨...

World mental health day:

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 💔 When Exclusion Is Emotional Abuse — Especially by Those in Power Emotional abuse isn’t always loud. Sometimes it looks like refusal to communicate, public exclusion, and deliberate silence from people who know exactly how much it hurts. When councillors, community figures, or organisations ignore messages, refuse inclusion, and block disabled or vulnerable people from participating, that’s not “professional distance” — that’s emotional abuse through ostracism. It’s the kind of abuse that says: “You don’t matter.” “Your voice isn’t welcome.” And when it’s done repeatedly, it chips away at your confidence, your trust, and your sense of belonging. This is institutional cruelty — when people with power choose to punish others through silence instead of resolving issues with fairness and humanity. 🌱 How to Protect Your Mental Health Acknowledge what it is. Repeated exclusion and refusal to engage — especially from officials or organisations — is emotional harm. Recognising it as ab...

Around Town- Only SOME of the town:

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It’s been a year. A year of hate campaigns, ostracising, and bullying — and still, no one is being held to account. No communication. No community support. Councillors Hawkins and Hill joined in the hate campaigns and chose harmful behaviour alongside some other Newtonians - because elitism and ego and harm; appear to be more important than being a community supporter or helping the town or community. Great Aycliffe Town Council I am still being excluded and bullied by Cllr Hawkins and Cllr Hill. I don't understand what makes grown men follow orders off someone else to be harmful to their community instead of helpful. It's disgusting. Heartbreaking 💔.  All of our #community matters. Had to complain - not that it will do much as Durham County Council tend to side with abusers these days and those who harm and ostracise and silence disabled voices - than help them and ask accountability of those on their staff. #kindnessmatters People should make sure that their actions are kin...

On Bad Days:

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On Bad Days: Remembering Your Own Kindness Some days, the world feels heavier than usual. Your thoughts swirl in loops, your energy runs dry, and even the smallest tasks feel like mountains. These are the days when being kind to yourself matters most. It’s okay to slow down. It’s okay to pause. You don’t need to be productive, positive, or “fixed” today. Just being you in this moment is enough. Bad days don’t define you. They don’t erase your strength, your resilience, or the love and effort you pour into yourself and others. They are simply part of the human experience, a reminder that life isn’t always smooth—and that’s perfectly okay. So today, be gentle with yourself. Speak to yourself as you would to a friend who is hurting. Allow space for your feelings without judgement. Take the smallest steps that feel nurturing—whether that’s drinking a warm cup of tea, journalling a few lines, or simply breathing deeply. Remember, kindness towards yourself is never a weakness. It is the quie...

Announcement: Aycliffe Alternative:

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 #announcement  https://kawaiidolldecora.uk/aycliffe-alternative Aycliffe Alternative Magazine: Our team is made up of people who’ve been pushed out of community projects, silenced, ostracised, and sabotaged — people who refused to compromise their morals just to fit in. We’re the ones who still stand for what’s right, even when it costs us. Many of the people featured in our magazine are those you won’t find highlighted elsewhere. Not because they haven’t tried — but because they’ve been mistreated, lied about, or left behind by those meant to represent the community. We believe no one deserves abandonment or blacklisting, especially when their hard work directly benefits our town. We came together to create a space for everyone. We don’t exclude anyone — ever. Our mission isn’t about popularity or politics; it’s about people.  We believe every voice deserves to be heard, and every contribution to our town deserves recognition. While we still try to engage and collaborat...

Issue 01 Aycliffe Alternative Magazine:

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We Did It! Aycliffe Alternative Magazine is Here Early! We’re thrilled to announce that the first issue of Aycliffe Alternative Magazine has been released ahead of schedule! A massive thank you to all the organisations, community events, and amazing individuals who got involved — your support and contributions made this possible. 📖 Read it online here: 👉 https://kawaiidolldecora.uk/aycliffe-alternative We can’t wait to bring you more fantastic content celebrating our local community. If you have any suggestions, stories, or ideas, don’t hesitate to reach out — we’d love to hear from you! 📱 Follow us on Facebook: 👉 https://www.facebook.com/AycliffeAlternative With gratitude, Sarah Wingfield Editor - Aycliffe Alternative Magazine  #community #allvoicesmatter #representation #communitysupport #aycliffealternativemagazine  Image below: contents page of issue 01 of Aycliffe Alternative Magazine:

Not Their Enemy, Just Their Reminder:

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Not Their Enemy, Just Their Reminder: Some people see genuine support as a threat because they’ve been too busy being maladaptive, nepotistic, and sabotaging others while pretending to help. They weaponise their so-called “support” to harm, and they don’t want those they’ve pushed out of the community — their self-proclaimed elite — to have a real voice. They thrive on ostracising, silencing, and blacklisting others. I’ve lived it, so of course I get trolled and attacked for running a magazine that gives everyone a voice and refuses to leave anyone out. Because of a false community protection notice I received, there are now two organisations and a company I can’t publish about in the magazine. My genuine support for them was met with lies, manipulation, and abuse — and I can’t be involved with them anymore. I still write about the reality of what happens. I prefer positive and uplifting posts, but I can’t control how others behave — I can only call it out and focus on the spaces that ...

Standing Strong in Truth: Amplifying Voices and Building Change

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Standing Strong in Truth: Amplifying Voices and Building Change I’m working hard piecing articles together, and I’m doing it for the right reasons — accessibility and community.  No matter how much you try or how much you give, there will always be those who can’t see your authenticity or kindness, who mislabel you simply because they want to not like you.  To that I say: stand strong in your truth. Keep going. Keep helping. Keep giving — until you’ve helped so many that their words are buried by the change you’ve created. I’m only just getting started, and I will amplify the voices that deserve recognition. I’m not biased — that’s my character, and I stand firmly on that. Nepotism and hate campaigns serve no real purpose. If you feel the need to make war, don’t drag me into it. Thank you. — Sarah ❤️ Independent Disability Advocate  #disabilityinclusion #strongertogether #disability #disabilityawareness #disabilitysupport #disabilityrights Alt text: A woman with pink hair...

Aycliffe Alternative Magazine:

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Aycliffe Alternative Magazine: A Fresh Voice for Our Community: Newton Aycliffe is about to welcome a brand-new publication — Aycliffe Alternative Magazine, a community-led project offering a fresh and creative take on local life. The magazine aims to showcase the diverse spirit of the town, blending the alternative with the everyday. Readers can expect features on tattoos, local art, and creative expression, alongside wholesome community stories, charity updates, and highlights of businesses and places worth visiting. The first issue, due out in October 2025, will be available in accessible PDF format, making it easy for residents to read, share, and enjoy. Editor Sarah Wingfield, who also runs Aycliffe Uncensored, explained: “This is an alternative and up-and-coming magazine for those who want to be in the know about all the cool places to frequent. But it’s also about community — giving space to stories, ideas, and voices that don’t always get heard.” The team behind the magazine ar...

Newton News/Newton Press, representation matters:

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Newton News/Newton Press, representation matters: To my friends who were waiting to see my Disability Awareness Speech photos with The Rotary Newton Aycliffe in the Newton News — I’m sorry to say I haven’t been printed again. Newton Press has failed to represent myself, my work, and my community. I had hoped this would be a chance to build bridges, to move past how poorly I’ve been treated in the past, and to ensure that our disabled community has a fair voice. I was even willing to repair those bridges and take down my factual review of my mistreatment if the paper had shown a sign of wanting resolution — by being fair, accessible, and inclusive towards myself and our disabled community. Sadly, that hasn’t happened. Personal biases clearly exist, and it seems they can’t be resolved — you can’t reason with the unreasonable. I’m sharing this here because I am a Newtonian, because the work I do matters, and because the people I help matter. The speech was a step in the right direction to...