Sophie James

01/11/2026

Today I did my first walk for my 75 mile challenge!

I walked 3.5 miles today to town and back, taking a back pack with us for our groceries. It was truly refreshing and really nice!

I'm fundraising for the British Hedgehog preservation society to help them fund vital medical care for sick and injured hedgehogs, support scientific research, and protect their vanishing natural habitats across the UK.

I've had a few hedgehogs in my own garden that I leave water and food for. 🙂

Fun fact! ℹ️
Hedgehogs are nocturnal little creatures, meaning they forage and are active at night. Hedgehogs travel far distances to find food, water and mates.

Ways to help! 🆘️🦔
Because they are nocturnal and are travelling all around to find resources, it makes them very vulnerable to cars. Especially because when they're in danger, they will roll into a ball.

🌼 In March, you can leave a low bowl of water and some Hedgehog food for them. This means they don't have to travel so far every night!

If you would like to donate to this cause, the link to my GoFund me is in the comments 👇 ❤️

01/11/2026

Hello everyone, I started a fundraiser on GoFundMe in dedication to my dog Milo and for my garden hedgehogs that I know have been really struggling.
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After losing Milo, I've really relied on nature to support me in regulation and hedgehogs in particular are an animal I've always loved so deeply.

I want to support my mental health this November by doing 75 miles of movement and raising money for Hedgehogs who really need it. I would really appreciate your support! Every single share and donation makes a difference and helps me get closer to my goal!

You will see all the progress I make on my movement journey through my Facebook 🙂

As a neurodivergent person, I have a strong connection with wildlife and nature. It’s a place wh… Sophie James needs your support for 75 Miles for Hedgehogs

01/11/2026

What a week! 🎉🎃

I've had such an amazing week celebrating my birthday and Halloween, and it's been so lovely to have some fun after a really difficult couple of months.

As a neurodivergent person, queuing has always been incredibly stressful for me and my family. Growing up, my dad would always take us to theme parks early or when they were quieter so we could avoid the queues as much as possible.

I know everyone hates queues, but for us, if we knew we'd have to queue for an hour, we just wouldn't go.

Last year, we bought fast track tickets for Shocktober 2027 at Tulleys, and it made the whole experience so much more enjoyable.

Yesterday, we went to Thorpe Park and used an access card, which meant we still had to wait for the same amount of time as everyone else, but we didn't have to stand in the queue. Honestly, it was such a relief! I could decompress between rides and enjoy my surroundings instead of feeling upset and frustrated because I was stuck standing in a queue.

It's a reminder that sometimes, small adjustments can make such a huge difference to how enjoyable an experience is for neurodivergent people. ❤️

On Friday, we also went to a friend's party and went dancing for a little bit! I love that I can go out out every once in a while and really enjoy myself. 💃

I think after such a sad couple of months, where I've been struggling with grief after losing my best friend Milo, the people around me really wanted to cheer me up. Especially my partner, who put so much effort into making my birthday special.

I told him yesterday that he really did cheer me up. 🥹 He brought so many people I love together and made sure I got to do all my favourite things. It meant so much to feel surrounded by people who care about me, and I've felt so much more like myself this week.

It's been lovely to have some happier moments and feel my motivation coming back a little.

And now it's time to start my November 75 mile challenge! 🏃‍♀️🐾

I'm aiming to complete 75 miles of movement throughout November, whether that's walking, running, swimming or anything in between, to raise money for a chosen charity.

Keep your eye out on my go fund me!

28/10/2026

🫨 MY 75 MILE CHALLENGE! 🐾❤️

From the 1st of November, I'm challenging myself to complete 75 miles of movement in one month. Whether that's walking, running, swimming or anything in between, it all counts!

But this challenge is about so much more than hitting a mileage target.

Since losing my best friend, Milo, the grief has been incredibly hard. Losing him has made me reflect even more on just how much animals mean to me, and how deeply I connect with the natural world and wildlife. Nature has been so so healing to me during this period.

As an autistic and ADHD person, I've always found the connection we have with animals incredibly special. They communicate with us in their own ways, offer comfort without words, and can bring a sense of calm and connection that is sometimes difficult to find elsewhere. 🐾

I want to turn some of that love and grief into something positive by raising money for an animal charity that genuinely means something to me.

And what better way to do that than by putting my ADHD need to keep moving to good use?! 😂

So, I NEED YOUR HELP! 👇

❤️ Which animal charities do you love?

Are there any charities supporting wildlife, rescuing animals, protecting habitats or helping animals in need that you think deserve more support?

Please comment with your recommendations below! I'd love to discover some incredible organisations, learn more about their work and choose a charity to support through this challenge.

If we can turn 75 miles into something that helps animals, then every single step will mean that little bit more. 🥹

Please share this post, tag your favourite animal charities and help me spread the word! Every recommendation and share makes a difference.

Let's turn a little movement into something meaningful. ❤️

27/10/2026

Reflecting on 22 🪞

Things I've learnt 🤓:

- I don't need to tell everyone everything 😅 it can be good to be more selective as other people won't always react how I wish them to

- I don't need to agree with everyone's descisions to be friends with them

- I can always make more friends

- There are really lovely people out there who will bring me up and I just need to let them in and make an effort

- I love LOVE exploring and it's so good for my mental health

- Grief is a crazy thing, but it's something that's helped me understand the world more deeply and has brought me closer to the people around me. I'm not so scared of it anymore

- I am really genuinely loved and seen

- I don't have to work out at the gym everyday, sometimes it's really healthy to take a break

Things I'm proud of✨️:

- Starting my business

- Learning to drive

- Travelling

- Navigating my meltdowns more kindly and effectively

- Booking my own holidays and air b&bs

- I sung Karaoke in front of strangers!

Things I thought were cool 😎

- I love photography again

- I am really a HUGE family person

- I love reading chill simple books

- Pets are actually super important for my regulation

- I got engaged 💍

I love looking back and seeing what 22 brought me. I can't believe I'm an odd number now 😒🙄

27/10/2026

I can't believe I'm 23 🥳

It's already been such a wonderful day with thoughtful gifts and lovely wishes. Growing up, birthdays were always a time when I had so many expectations and high emotions.

Now I understand that it's a time to just have fun, do something nice with those you love and be super kind to yourself! I mean, we're celebrating life at the end of the day!

So we did some pumpkin carving and I'm off to watch a movie with my dad. Last night we went to Tullys Shoctober and this weekend I've been surprised with going to Thorpe Park. I've applied for the access pass because I HATE quing but love rides, hopefully I'll get it in time because I didn't realise you needed to apply 7 day in advance and I applied yesterday and am going on Saturday...🤞

I've really been treated this birthday and I want to really appreciate it. It's been a very difficult couple months, so this has all reminded me how loved I am and how I have great people around me. ❤️

26/10/2026

My friends and family threw me a surprise birthday party! 🎉🎂

I came home on Saturday to find the whole living room decorated in pink Y2K fashion, with some of my closest friends waiting to surprise me!

Some of my friends are at university or live quite far away, so it meant the world to me that they travelled all the way here to celebrate my birthday.

There was loads of yummy vegan food, and you could tell that so much love and effort had gone into everything. After the last couple of months grieving Milo, I've been feeling really down, and this reminded me just how loved I am and how special friendship truly is.

We sang all our favourite childhood songs from the films and shows we grew up watching. We danced, laughed and had the best time! I mean, I was pulling out some crazy dance moves, but there was no need to feel embarrassed or feel I had to mask because these were my real friends. 🙂

My boyfriend was the one who organised the party in the first place, and my friends helped bring it all to life. ❤️

It wasn't a big party, and there weren't loads of people because I don't have a huge friendship circle. But I wanted to share this because I think it's important to remember that you don't need tonnes of friends to have an amazing time and feel loved. Sometimes, having fewer people means you get to spend more quality time with everyone.

We all let out our inner children and finished the night with Mean Girls and some vegan Chinese food. As well as a vegan rocky road the my brother's girlfriend (also my close friend) made. It was so so tastey!! 🤤

I had the best time, and although I was absolutely shattered yesterday, my heart felt so full. It meant so much to feel so loved, known and seen by my friends. 💓