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Caterpillar Rising helps women move from surviving to thriving. Through community, education, coaching and practical tools, we support you to understand yourself, work with your brain and body, build a life you love — and help others do the same.

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Caterpillar Rising is a nurturing space for growth and healing. Founded by Jamaine, we support individuals on their journey to transformation, embracing every step of the process.

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Bitch Bonding: What the Actual F**k? — When friendship starts with tearing someone down, what does that say about us? New blog post up exploring why this happens and how to build better, kinder connections. Link in Bio

#FriendshipThoughts #RealTalk #Boundaries #Relationships #CaterpillarRising

There isn't a lesson for when your life becomes a bundle of PDFs. My latest blog dives into the trauma of family court—the confusion, the legal language, the emotional exhaustion—and what helps you keep going. Link in Bio

#FamilyCourt #TraumaAwareness #LegalHelp #SeparationSupport #CaterpillarRising #LinkInBio

Just been diagnosed with autism — and it’s brought an identity crisis I wasn’t warned about. Quiet, unsettling, and oddly liberating. I wrote about the first steps of unpicking a life and learning to understand myself differently. Link in Bio

#Autism #Neurodiversity #LateDiagnosis #Identity #MentalHealth #PersonalEssay

Expectation vs Reality. 🥗🍕
January tells us: new year, new you.
Your nervous system replies: absolutely not.Willpower doesn’t fail because you’re lazy.

It fails when your nervous system is overwhelmed, dysregulated, and still in survival mode.

✨ Diet culture + resolution pressure
✨ Stress + exhaustion
✨ Emotional regulation being mistaken for “self-control”
This is why “just try harder” doesn’t work.

#CaterpillarRising
#ButterflyInTraining
#RiseTheFuckUp
#HealingIsNotLinear
#SoftButStrong
#WomensWellbeing
#TraumaInformed
#EmotionalHealing Real change doesn’t come from punishment or perfection.
It comes from safety, compassion, and oi Rising

Instagram says Dry January is about willpower, discipline, and becoming a “better” version of yourself.

Reality is:
you’re exhausted,
your nervous system is overloaded,
and you’re coping the best you can.

This isn’t a failure of character.
It’s a sign you need compassion, not control.

🐛 Caterpillar Rising is about meeting yourself where you actually are.

#InstagramVsReality
#DryJanuary
#CaterpillarRising
#MentalHealthHumour
#HealingWithoutHustle

Today is Blue Monday 🌀
Apparently the worst day of the year for depression.
Cute.

So here’s your reminder:
🦋 You’re a butterfly in training.
Everyone trying to drag you down?
Just miserable idiots with no direction, circling their own doom like it’s a hobby.
Ignore the tw🐛ts.
Shine loudly.
Or quietly smug.

Or just have a snug little moment knowing you’re becoming — and one day you’ll rule the world and leave them coughing in the dust.

Whatever stage you’re at on your journey, come visit Caterpillar Rising 🐛✨
Help build a cocoon.
Support yourself.
Support the women in your life.
And jokes aside — check on your people today.
Not all struggles are obvious.
Stay safe.
Be kind.
Keep rising. 💛x

#CaterpillarRising #wellness #mentalhealth #warrior #survivor

Feeling like the new-year hype is already fading? You’re not alone. Read “Are You Heading for a January Crash?” — a 4-minute guide to building habits that stick (and ditching the all-or-nothing mindset). Link in Bio #NewYearHabits #Consistency #MindfulGoals #JanuaryCrash #HabitChange

🌿 Tuesday Truth from Jamima the Caterpillar 🌿

Some days you’re the calm leaf…
Other days you’re the slightly frazzled caterpillar clinging on for dear life. 🫠

Either way — you’re still growing.
You’re still transforming. 🌸
You don’t have to have it all together to be on your way somewhere beautiful.

So take a breath, sip your tea, adjust your crown (or your little leaf hat 🍃👑)
and remind yourself — you’re doing the best you can,
and that’s more than enough. 💖

🦋 #CaterpillarRising #JamimaTheCaterpillar #TuesdayTruth #SelfLoveJourney #Transformation #YoureDoingEnough #GrowthIsMessy #risethef🦋ckup

While you’re second-guessing yourself…
someone out there is watching you — amazed.
They’re thinking, “How does she keep going?”
“How does she do it all?”
They see your strength even when you don’t.

So take a breath.
You’re not falling behind — you’re inspiring someone who’s quietly trying to catch up. 🩷

You’re doing better than you think, caterpillar.
Keep growing. Keep glowing. 🐛✨

#CaterpillarRising #JamimaSays #MotivationMonday #SelfBelief #YouGotThis #ADHDAcceptance #SelfLoveJourney #Empowerment #NewNotepadEnergy

There will be days when your world feels heavy — when even breathing feels like a task and joy seems like a faraway dream.
But please, don’t give up. 🌿

Keep trying.
Keep laughing — even if it’s through tears.
Keep finding those tiny moments of light — the bad jokes, the morning coffee, the warm hug, the song that makes you feel alive again. ☕💛🎶

Because happiness isn’t a final destination — it’s something we keep choosing, over and over again, even when it feels impossible.

You are stronger than the storm, softer than you think, and braver than you’ve ever realised. 🦋

Keep rising. Keep laughing. Keep blooming.
The world still needs your light. ✨

#CaterpillarRising #RiseTheF🦋ckUp #KeepGoing #SelfLoveJourney #HealingIsntLinear #YouveGotThis #FindYourJoy

Can stress really cause autoimmune disease?

Yes… and it’s not just in your head. Chronic stress sends your body into survival mode — flooding it with cortisol and adrenaline meant to save you short-term, but harm you long-term.

When that stress never stops, your immune system gets confused — it starts attacking you instead of protecting you. That’s how autoimmune flares can be triggered or worsened 💥

Signs stress might be impacting your immune health:

You’re constantly exhausted no matter how much you sleep

Random rashes, flare-ups, or joint pain appear out of nowhere

You catch every bug going around

You feel “wired but tired” — anxious yet drained

🦋 What to do next:

Rest isn’t lazy — it’s medicine

Nourish your body: hydration, gentle foods, sunlight

Calm your nervous system: breathe, journal, stretch

Set boundaries like your health depends on it (because it does)

Your body whispers before it screams. If you’re in a flare, it’s not weakness — it’s your body asking for safety. Listen. Slow down. Heal. 🌸

#CaterpillarRising #AutoimmuneAwareness #StressAndHealth #ChronicIllness #MindBodyConnection #FlareLife #RestIsProductive #JamimaSaysRelax

Some days my body feels like it’s waging a quiet war — fatigue, pain, rashes, dizziness — all invisible to everyone else. But healing isn’t about pretending it’s fine; it’s about learning to rest without guilt and finding peace in the pauses. 🌿

✨ New blog now live: When Your Body Fights You — Living with Autoimmune Flare-Ups
#AutoimmuneWarrior #InvisibleIllness #CaterpillarRising #ChronicIllnessJourney

🧟‍♀️ Ever feel like you’ve turned into a zombie—staring through glass, running on autopilot, wondering who’s driving your body? Dissociation isn’t just spooky-season vibes, it’s a real survival response. 💀✨

👀 Read the full blog to explore the psychology and learn ways to recognise it in yourself.
👉 Link in bio.

🌱 Rise Above It 🌱

Not every fight is worth picking.
Not every person who wronged you deserves your energy.

You don’t need to go down for stabbing those who hurt you — that’s not your story. Your story is transformation. Your story is rising.

Be the caterpillar who chooses healing, growth, and power. 🐛✨ While they stay stuck in their own bitterness, you’ll be unfolding your wings. 🦋

Let them choke on jealousy as they watch you soar. Your success is the sweetest revenge.

#CaterpillarRising #RiseAbove #Transformation

🌱 You are NOT a potato.

You are a fat, hairy caterpillar — and that’s a beautiful thing. 💜

The caterpillar stage is messy, slow, and sometimes uncomfortable. It’s a season of rest, recovery, and healing. It’s where you gather strength, even if it doesn’t look pretty from the outside.

So don’t shame yourself for needing time. Don’t compare your cocoon to someone else’s butterfly. 🕊️

Embrace this stage. Snack, sleep, cry, rebuild. Trust the process.

Because one day, when you’re ready, transformation will come — and you’ll rise with wings. 🦋

#CaterpillarRising #HealingJourney #Transformation

✨ Just wanted to pop on and say hello 👋 and share a little about why I created Caterpillar Rising.

Yes, that’s my kids shouting “Mum!” in the background — apparently 5 minutes is far too long for them to be left to their own devices 🤦‍♀️. But that’s the point… this is me, real life and unfiltered.

Caterpillar Rising was born from my own journey of survival, healing, and transformation. I wanted to create a space for women to know they’re not alone, to feel supported through the messy middle, and to rise stronger than ever. 🐛🦋

This isn’t about being perfect — it’s about being real, growing through what we go through, and embracing every stage of the transformation. 💜

Thanks for being here with me. Your support means everything.

✨ New Blog Live ✨
Struggling with diet, ADHD, mental health, or trauma? You’re not alone. 💜 I’ve shared my own journey and tips to help you find balance and self-compassion along the way.

🌱 Practical advice
💡 Real-life struggles
💖 Tools for healing & growth

And exciting news… my Self Love & Self Care Course is coming soon! 🦋

👉 Check the link in bio to read the blog & join me on this Caterpillar Rising journey.

#CaterpillarRising #SelfLove #ADHD #TraumaRecovery #MentalHealthAwareness

✨ 400 Followers ✨
Wow… we’ve just hit 400 of you amazing souls! 💜🐛🦋 Thank you for being here, for every like, share, and message of support – it truly means the world.

Behind the scenes, things are getting very exciting 👀
🌱 Our 8-Week ADHD Reset Course is almost ready
🌸 Our 6-Week Practicing Self Love Course is nearly complete

And that’s just the beginning! Soon we’ll be offering:
💻 Mini courses
📚 Online self-led programmes
🤝 In-person group sessions & peer support

Keep an eye out for course launches + special promos 🎉
This is your time to rise, rebuild and transform – and I’m so excited to share the journey with you 💜

#CaterpillarRising #SelfLove #ADHDReset #TransformationJourney

✨ Why trust Caterpillar Rising? ✨

Because everything I create comes from both expertise and lived experience 🦋

💜 MSc in Psychology – University of Wolverhampton
💜 Qualified Teacher & NCFE Assessor (Level 2–3)
💜 ADHD Coach & Women’s Support – Specialist in neurodiversity & wellbeing
💜 Creator of the Self-Love Course – supporting women to rise & thrive

Caterpillar Rising was built on a journey of survival, growth, and transformation 🌱➡️🦋.
It’s not just about qualifications, it’s about walking the path myself—through adversity, healing, and now helping other women to rise too.

💫 You can trust that when you join me, you’re not just learning tools—you’re gaining support, compassion, and empowerment.

👉 Follow @CaterpillarRising for motivation, free resources, and updates on my upcoming Self-Love Course!

#CaterpillarRising #SelfLove #WomenEmpowerment #NeurodiversitySupport #RiseAndThrive

🐛✨ Monday Motivation from Caterpillar Rising ✨🦋

Mondays can feel heavy, but remember… transformation starts with the little things:

☕ Drink your coffee (fuel for the climb)
🌱 Stay focused and positive (growth takes time)
💜 Don’t freak out (the cocoon is safe)
🙃 PJ'S are optional (we’re all caterpillars here)
🌻 You are a magnificent sunflower. Or a potato. Whatever phase you’re in, you’re still growing.

Your caterpillar phase is valid. Your butterfly is coming. 🦋💫

#CaterpillarRising #MondayMotivation #TransformationJourney #HealingWithHumor #SurviveHealThrive

✨ Trauma may shape us, but it does not define us.
It isn’t just about surviving what happened — it’s about rising beyond it.

Yes, trauma leaves scars. It can look like anxiety, depression, chronic pain, or feeling like you’re constantly fighting to stay afloat. But those scars? They’re proof of your strength. 💜

You are not “just a survivor.”
🦋 You are a thriver.
A woman who turns her cocoon into wings.
A story rewritten from suffering to strength.

Caterpillar Rising is your reminder that even in the darkest places, transformation is happening. You are not broken. You are becoming. 🌿

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👉 Share this if you’re ready to rise.
🐛➡️🦋 Not surviving. Thriving.

#TraumaHealing #ThriverNotSurvivor #CaterpillarRising #FromPainToPower #WomenSupportingWomen

There was a time I thought the darkness would never lift. A time when my world was bruised, broken, and I didn’t want to go on. 💔

But this is not just a story of surviving. This is a story of rising. Of choosing life. Of becoming stronger, softer, wiser. 🦋

If you are in your cocoon right now — know this: the caterpillar stage is not the end. Healing takes time, but transformation is possible. You can thrive after trauma. You can laugh again. You can live again. You can rise. 💜

#CaterpillarRising #ThrivingAfterTrauma #FromSurvivingToThriving #DomesticAbuseAwareness #YouAreNotAlone

✨ 300 strong ✨

Thank you to every single one of you who has joined me on this journey so far. Hitting 300 followers isn’t just about numbers — it’s about the community we’re building together. 💜

Caterpillar Rising is all about reminding women that we don’t have to shrink, apologise, or carry our struggles in silence. Every follow, every comment, every message is proof that when women support women, we all rise higher. 🦋

Here’s to lifting each other up, celebrating our caterpillar phases, and becoming the butterflies we’re meant to be.

Because empowered women empower women — and together, we are unstoppable. 💪

🌟👑 Meet Jemima 👑🌟
She’s fat, hairy-legged, and unapologetically fabulous. 🐛✨ Our official Snack Queen of Caterpillar Rising.

But here’s the truth: we all have a Jemima inside us.
That part of us that wants to curl up in the cocoon, raid the snack cupboard, and just be — without guilt, without apology.

And guess what? That urge isn’t laziness… it’s biology. 🧠⚡

👉 When your nervous system is overwhelmed, snacks actually help regulate it.

Crunchy foods (crisps, carrots, pretzels) give strong sensory feedback that grounds you in the present moment.

Strong flavours (spicy, sour, tangy) reset racing thoughts and give your brain a fresh start.

Sweet treats (hello chocolate 🍫) boost feel-good chemicals like serotonin and dopamine, giving comfort and calm.

So Jemima is more than a mascot — she’s a reminder that your caterpillar phase is sacred. You’re entitled to your snacks, your rest, and your messy, crumb-covered cocoon.

Snack now. Soar later. 🦋💜

Drop a 🍫 if you’re honouring your inner Jemima today.

Being a woman means carrying strength we never asked for.
It means smiling through pain, rising after every fall, and holding it together when the world feels heavy.
But strength isn’t just surviving — it’s teaching the next generation that they don’t have to shrink, they can rise.

This is for every woman who has ever been told she’s “too much” — too loud, too emotional, too strong.
You are exactly enough.
You are Caterpillar Rising. 🖤🦋

#CaterpillarRising #StrongWomen #MotherDaughter #RiseUp #WomenEmpowerment #Unbreakable #TransformYourLife

✨ “There is no limit to what we, as women, can accomplish.” – Michelle Obama ✨

Some days feel impossible, but the truth is… you are already so much stronger than you think. 🦋

Here are 5 quiet truths that prove your strength:
1️⃣ You get up every day, even when it feels impossible.
2️⃣ You carry on while holding invisible battles inside.
3️⃣ You keep giving love, even when your heart feels heavy.
4️⃣ You adapt when life doesn’t go to plan.
5️⃣ You rise again after every setback.

🌸 Strength isn’t always loud — sometimes it’s the silent bravery of simply continuing. But here’s the beautiful part: you don’t have to just survive anymore.

🦋 It’s time to turn your strength into thriving.
✨ Join the Caterpillar Rising journey — link in bio.
Let’s rise together. 💜

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Now let's rise

Life happened...

Braver, Kinder,
Stronger,Together!

MORE THAN JUST A SUPPORT GROUP

A movement of women

Rising together

Why Trust Caterpillar Rising

About Caterpillar Rising

Take a peek at Instagram

caterpillarrising

Every woman has a story...

What's yours?

Now let's rise

Life happened...

Braver, Kinder, Stronger,Together!

MORE THAN JUST A SUPPORT GROUP

A movement of women

Rising together

Why Trust Caterpillar Rising

About Caterpillar Rising

Take a peek at Instagram

​

caterpillarrising

Every woman has a story...

What's yours?

Braver, Kinder,
Stronger,Together!