Well it happened, or should I say, it’s happening. The delightful charade of playground politics is afoot and having been no stranger to playground antics as a child, I was really keen to sidestep this landmine as an adult. At school, back in the day; the kids would split up into subgroups at every available opportunity. The sporty ones, bookworms, …
Superhero
Being a mum is one of my favourite things. Actually it is probably the most amazing part of my existence. Becoming a parent has been life changing in every possible way you can imagine. I pictured myself as a mother for many years. I became a step mother in my 20s and a biological mum in my 30s. I wouldn’t …
Awkward Conversations
Not sure what was more shocking, the fact that I still logged on to my 11am counselling slot, like a glutton for punishment; or that this time I was actually joined by my counsellor. “I was off sick, everyone should have been notified”. Well as touching as this shoulda coulda woulda was, I was still left hanging for a week …
Can We Talk
March has been a big month for me. Mentally, emotionally and physically. My therapy got off to a rocky start. The first session, where I divulged a great deal about my life and what ultimately led me to seek counselling, was heavy and left me a jittery wreck for days. The night after my session, I just couldn’t sleep at …
The Sleepover
“Hi hon, what’s the chance of me staying over tomorrow night?” Blimey. Getting my mum to visit is like trying to secure an audience with Jennifer Lopez; imagine my surprise when her last visit extended to an overnight arrangement. It was great to see her. My daughter loved having her Nanny around for more than a quick lunch. We did …
Zoom Therapy
Happy 3rd Anniversary RP! You are with me daily, always irritatingly right in front of me. You never take a day off. Your persistence is matched only by your brutal capacity, to mercilessly rob me of my ability to see clearly. You are an arsehole and just in case you were wondering, I didn’t buy you a gift! Had my …
The Lion, The Weight and the Winter Coat
I wish I was the kind of person that hit the gym when stressed, meal prepped on weekends and meditated on days off but just don’t. I might reach the staggering heights of 5000 steps a day. Maybe get to noon before I ransack the cupboard for anything that will fall out of a packet and into my face! As …
Worry while you wait
This month I finally saw a doctor, in the flesh. I was beginning to think I would see a Unicorn before I ever clapped eyes on a doctor again but the New Year brought me an actual appointment. She was lovely. After telling her all about my issues she agreed to see me. I’ve been struggling with a weak knee, …
Two Lines
Well after over a year of negative Covid tests, my husband and I found ourselves staring at a positive one. No longer the comforting one line negative, we had a big fat two line positive situation. My 5 year old daughter, along with 7 of her classmates, brought home a little more than homework last week. My husband was as …
Seeing it through to 2022
Trigger Warning – Post contains references to panic attacks and self harming. Happy New Year to you all! How was it? Awesome? The night of all nights? Cocktails on the dance floor? Or was it quiet and cosy? Chilled in front of the TV? Or did you take to your bed before Big Ben chimed in? Whatever happened I …