The past six weeks.... Have been a mix of pure elation and extreme anxiety. I have kept my head down on social media for fear of blurting out something that we had to keep to ourselves for as long as possible. On the 19th October something happened that I had convinced myself wouldn't, for whatever... Continue Reading →
It has been brought to my attention that I have been a very shit friend, and girlfriend, the past 2.5 years. I don't want to fill this post with excuses. I know I have been so consumed in my grief that I have been completely unable to see out. I guess we are not given... Continue Reading →
I've had this tab open in my browser with the above title for four days now. I have no idea how to begin but I have a huge urge to write. Okay. I'm going to begin by saying I am happy (though that doesn't seem like a strong enough word). Not the happy I... Continue Reading →
A fresh influx of pregnancies. Like buses. They come in droves. Only you don't wait so long between droves. It is pretty much a constant stream. I guess it is the dangers of social media. And being 38. A time when your social circles have babies deliberatly, not the surprises that come when you're in... Continue Reading →
Hey! I'm fine thanks (lies), how are you? Seriously, what is it with that question that makes us reply with our ridiculous default? I always say I'm fine, when in actual fact I am not at all fine. Still hurting and still raw after two years. Still no baby for me to cuddle and kiss... Continue Reading →
What a rollercoaster. Do you know, I was sure I'd be writing about how great things were right now. This time last week I felt pretty good. Confident that I was moving forward and starting the embrace life again. I probably should have written something then. But I am having a bad day and I... Continue Reading →
To those who don't understand, turn away now as you won't like this. Hurt Anger Jealousy Bitterness Guilt Pain Unjust Darkness Jealousy Bitterness Guilt Guilt Hate Guilt Guilt Guilt Guilt... The pregnant woman on the train The one passing me by on the street The one on social media The one in my workplace Me.... Continue Reading →
My first day at my new school was filled with sadness, emptiness, and the demonstrable primal need for human kindness and empathy. I had a lot to learn. Lesson 1. There are very good people out there. Friends and family, those who have experienced similar and those who have not. A bunch of flowers arrived for... Continue Reading →
In my entire life so far, I have never needed any kind of official therapy. Never been through anything traumatic enough. Actually, I am lying, I had a small bout of CBT after a break-up. Back then, in 2011 (or was it 2012?) I thought my whole world had fallen apart, mainly because said charming... Continue Reading →
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