A woman has taken to social media to share a note left for her by a neighbour who checked in after noticing that her car had remained stationary for some time.
Aura – who goes by @Auras_Journey on Twitter – is an NHS worker and a supporter of mental wellness who suffers with Overcontrolled Mixed PD, Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), Dependent Personality Disorder (DPD) and is in substance recovery.
She shared a picture of a note that her neighbour, Sharon, left on her car yesterday afternoon.
The note read: “Hi, forgive me if I seem nosey, but I’ve noticed your car hasn’t moved in a long time. I hope all is well and you’re okay. If I can do anything, or fetch anything from the shops, please text me.
“Take care, Sharon.”
Taking to Twitter to highlight the kind gesture by her neighbour and express her gratitude, Aura then revealed the devastating reason for her car remaining stationary for a prolonged period of time, which also adds to the poignancy of Sharon’s note.
Aura said: “So lovely that my neighbour posted this through my letterbox.
“Not really sure how to reply though- ‘thanks but I tried to end my life, was sectioned and sent to a psychiatric hospital and now am too suicidal to leave my house, so yes some groceries would be lovely Sharon”.
So lovely that my neighbour posted this through my letterbox ? Not really sure how to reply though- 'thanks but I tried to end my life, was sectioned and sent to a psychiatric hospital and now am too suicidal to leave my house, so yes some groceries would be lovely Sharon!' ???♀️ pic.twitter.com/ZgvGuXzVJ8
Aura then followed up on the initial tweet with a response confirming she had reached out to Sharon personally to say thank you.
The follow-up tweet read: “Just so you all know, I did message Sharon earlier today. I thanked her for her incredible kindness and told her how much it meant to me her reaching out at such a difficult time, especially as I live alone.
“She’s left the offer open and encouraged a chat and a cuppa – so thankful.”
Given the sobering nature of the gesture and its importance, the two tweets have gone onto amass thousands of likes and retweets since being posted on the platform yesterday afternoon, as well as hundreds of comments from members of the public offering their well-wishes to Aura, praising the gesture and stating how “the world needs more Sharons”.
This world definitely does need more Sharons! I feel very thankful to her and have sent her a message finally! I don't think I can go into too much detail but I've said I've not been well and in hospital and that I'm thankful for her support at a time that is difficult xx
Take her up on her offer. Takes a special kindness to do what she did. She will listen and , if a bit of shopping is what helps, I'm sure she will do it
Ahead of #WorldMentalHealthDay – which is taking place tomorrow (10th October) – the sentiment of this note under the circumstances could not be more powerful.
Checking in on your neighbours and those close to you doesn’t take much, but it can really mean a lot.
In some cases, a life.
If you or anyone you know may be struggling at the moment, please know that there are many different places you can reach out here in Greater Manchester.
Don’t suffer in silence.
Manchester Mind – An organisation that has supported people in Manchester for over 30 years. Most services are now available over the phone, by email or video call. Call 0300 123 3393 or text 86463.
The GM Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust – The local NHS helpline is open 24/7 which you can call any time, day or night, if you feel your mental health is beginning to suffer: 0800 953 0285.
Andy’s Man Club – A group dedicated to starting conversations about mental health, assuring people that it’s ok to talk. You can contact them by email on: [email protected].
CALM – The Campaign Against Living Miserably supports people via phone and webchat. You can call 0800 58 58 58 or speak to a support worker online. Open 5pm to midnight.
Samaritans – The Manchester & Salford Samaritans offer emotional support by telephone and email. The phone lines and email support are available 24/7. Call 116 123 or visit the website.
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My Chemical Romance fans are losing it as emo favourites appear to tease UK tour
Danny Jones
American alt-rock and emo favourites My Chemical Romance aren’t just back for one last Black Parade; it looks like they might be heading to the UK for more tour dates.
Not just a phase, never was.
My Chemical Romance (an entirely different kind of MCR) made yet another mighty return to the fore earlier this year, nearly two whole decades on from the release of the seminal album, which dropped in 2006 and has now been toured live again by the New Jersey band.
Playing the album IN FULL for the first time in years, they’ve been busy in North America delighting die-hard crowds, but now a recent teaser has got My Chem fans gearing up for UK and Ireland shows.
As you can see, MCR released the somewhat cryptic comedy sketch above, in which they seem to spoof a gameshow centred around a robot named ‘Quizzo’.
The host of this fictional programme goes on to explain that the result will determine “who will be the next lucky country to win the grand prize of one nuclear winter.”
It might only last for a few seconds, but the main takeaway is that the ‘who’ selected as the recipient of this upcoming prize is none other than the United Kingdom.
Combine that with a simple caption that reads, “Let’s show them what they’ve won”, it’d be hard not to jump to the conclusion that we Brits are about to pretend we’re ‘Teenagers’ again and chant ‘Na Na Na’ until our lungs give out.
In the time since the post went live, fans on this side of the pond have understandably started getting very excited…
My Chemical Romance are coming back to the UK… For the 1st time since 2022 when we all thought it would be the last hurrah…#MCRpic.twitter.com/vHWO5mK89j
At first, some were wondering whether this year’s revival might have also seen the resurrection of their much-mythologised but ultimately scrapped 2019 record, The Paper Kingdom, but it seems pretty much nailed on that their transatlantic followers are about to get some gigs.
It remains unclear whether these still TBC dates will be an extension of the current ‘Long Live The Black Parade‘ tour, which began on 11 July, or something new entirely.
Either way, with this current run of shows due to end in September and hints at a ‘nuclear winter’, it’s a fair assumption to guess that My Chemical Romance will be coming to the UK either later this year or early 2026 – and you bank on a big Manchester booking to be thrown in there too.
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Alejandro Garnacho set for Premier League switch as Manchester United shuffle attacking lineup
Danny Jones
Young Manchester United forward Alejandro Garnacho looks set to make a switch to another Premier League team as he has reportedly already reached an agreement regarding personal terms with his next club: Chelsea.
The promising winger, who graduated from Man United’s academy setup and has quickly made an impact even in just a short time in the first team, is now believed to be London-bound very soon, with Chelsea now “close” to completing a deal for the 21-year-old.
While there are no doubts surrounding his talent and potential, it is said the rift between him and the United head coach comes down to personality, character and conduct, with the latter not shying away from sharing grievances publicly.
🚨 Chelsea have stepped up talks with Manchester United over deal to sign Alejandro Garnacho. Clubs in touch on topic for some time & now advancing amid Benjamin Sesko joining #MUFC. 21yo winger wants #CFC or nothing + expects move to happen @TheAthleticFChttps://t.co/vdc1dtnA0p
According to The Athletic, it now looks as though after having agitated for a move, Garnacho has got his wish and is set for the capital, in a move which could see him become the 51st senior player to sign for the Blues under Todd Boehly’s ownership.
It is, quite frankly, a staggering number – especially given the fact that he only purchased the club back in May of 2022.
Most notably in Garnacho‘s case, too, it also raises questions around where in the Chelsea squad he will fit and how much regular first-team football (a guaranteed starting spot rumoured to be a flashpoint with Amorim) he will be able to enjoy should the deal go ahead.
For instance, besides the plethora of other attacking players at Enzo Maresca’s disposal, transfer expert Fabrizio Romano says that the west Londoners are also pursuing PSG’s Xavi Simons.
Nevertheless, the Italian journalist claims that “every detail of personal terms with Chelsea” has now been agreed, with the Argentine prospect now fully set on a move to Stamford Bridge.
You can see what other Manchester United transfer updates he gave in his latest video.
Romano goes on to state that the deal is effectively done as far as the player side of things is concerned, adding that Garnacho is now only interested in Chelsea since and has been since July.
Although negotiations are yet to begin with Man United, it looks likely that they will push to get a transfer approved quickly as they look to cover the costs of the other business, having already brought in a number of players.
Emily Sergeant -
9th October 2020 
