Everyday Gyaan ― There’s all sorts of advice out there about when to let go of a romantic relationship, but sadly too little out there about when it’s time to let go of a friendship. In the last few years, I have let go of a few friendships based... (more)
A Bipolar Journey Through The Rabbit Hole ― ……. I guess that’s what you’d call it. It is part sadness, part hurt, and part confusion. I guess that equals disappointment. I don’t know. All I do know is that I feel this ache deep in my soul for something better than... (more)
The Pagan Mom Blog ― As I am preparing for this upcoming protest, I find myself getting gradually frustrated with people. There are a couple things I feel is necessary to point out. 1. Be sure you know what your getting into with ANY protest! From the beginning the... (more)
Mum's the Word ― Last night, I went to the chip shop to fetch some tea after a busy day for all of us and after I ordered I stood outside because it was frightfully warm with all of the fryers going. Our local chippy is along a busy main road which is mostly... (more)
Mum's the Word ― Today, we got to nursery and Sausage’s keyworker asked me “Does she have any sunscreen on?” – Er, no, I had to answer. “Okay, no problem, does she have any in her bag?” – Errr, no… *feels (correctly)... (more)
I Was Just Thinking. . . ― So you want to talk ECT? Let’s, then. Let’s, then. I can’t tell the truth about it when I am sober, it’s still too scary. It’s even a little scary while I am drunker than I have ever in my … Continue reading → (more)
Easy to Love, But Hard to Raise ― Man oh MAN I’m in a foul mood right now. Angry. Sad. Bitter. And jealous. Here’s what happened that brought it all to the front. Not really THE REASON, but the trigger, if that makes any sense. Read more on Feeling Bitter and Taken for... (more)
Lover of Scribbling Words ― See lovely reader, I have always been taught to try and see the best in people, not to judge others, to try and understand those who trespass against us and to forgive those who hurt me. I’ll be honest, I haven’t always got it right, but... (more)
It's MY Mind! ― Imagine me stomping my feet, arms crossed, half pout / half sneer on my face.That's how the kids do it these days right? Back in the day, we would fight the authority of our parents and teachers on a regular basis. Not much has changed with them, or... (more)
Easy to Love, But Hard to Raise ― As someone who has edited a book about parenting children with invisible special needs like ADHD, ADD, OCD, Anxiety, Autism, FASD, and any number of other alphabet-soup diagnoses, I’ve noticed something curious: people have started asking for my... (more)