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CWR,3 mins

Mel & Mel - Tough, positive love

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Mel and Mel are sisters. When they were little they weren't close but as they've grown older they've become closer. Mel has cared for her youngest son, Rishard for the past 24 years. both sisters took on caring responsibilities for their father before he died. Previously fit and healthy, when Melissa was diagnosed with Tarlov Cyst disease, Mel was concerned for her welfare but had to show a bit of tough, positive love. Mel and Melissa have found that a positive approach to a long term illness has really helped them both. Melissa has started up #feelgoodcom and she loves helping others feel good through creativity. Melanie is a wild swimmer and runs a group called #swimandtonic and thinks there's nothing better than a dip in the River Avon! Produced by Siobhán Harrison.

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