A friend of mine was surprised to hear that a majority of alcoholics will attend an AA meeting every week for the rest of their lives. I wasn’t. I realise that the reason I wasn’t is because recently I have been toying with the idea of going back to therapy after having almost 7-8 months … Continue reading
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Keeping Warm
It’s rare that I want to write when happy. But maybe it’s because a happy moment like this is so rare that I want to. I want to document it, capture it, share it. Save it for a rainy day, the next down day, the day I need hope that moments of happiest do exist & will exist again … Continue reading
Pieces of me – Part 2: Can I? Should I?
I started to write a post called ‘Pieces of me’ but it’s not finished yet. The title seemed so fitting for this post too, that I decided to call them both the same. This is the 2nd one, hence ‘Part 2’. When I started this blog, I debated whether I should keep it anonymous or … Continue reading
Qualified?
We are lucky enough to be able to make most of our own choices as an adult in the UK – however after fighting for this right – I feel that no one has actually taught me how to make a choice. How should you decide? How do you weigh up options? Where are the … Continue reading
Happiness is soooo last year…
It’s been over 3 months since my last post. 3 looooonnngg months. I feel a strange mix of nerves, pressure and anticipation. I haven’t really thought about why I stopped until now. I didn’t really realise at the time. It’s one of those things – if you don’t feel like doing it – then you … Continue reading
Saving me…
The past month has been just that ickle bit harder than others…so I just want to say thank you to Miss Kate J, Mr Tyrone, Mrs Wifey & Mr Kish…thank you for saving my mind…onwards and upwards!! Continue reading
It’s all about juggling…
It’s all about juggling… Have you ever felt like you want to run away so fast from a room full of people, to find a split second late, you wish you weren’t alone? I started a post a few months ago called ‘Busy doesn’t suit me’. I was inbetween flats and staying with family and … Continue reading
Labelling – Dedicated to John, Kurt & Julia
I grasp and grab at each flitter of love John told me “hold on to whatever will get you through”* I fold it careful into a heart-shaped box** Treasure for me, my future, Courtney’s too You question my situation Label it abuse So I tell you… Don’t be ashamed to let yourself feel … Continue reading
inbetween
Being inbetween is a tough place to be. I think it’s why I’m find things feel like I’m on a rollercoaster. It’s so tiring. inbetween houses. ————————— inbetween managers. ————————— inbetween job roles. ————————— inbetween relationships. ————————— inbetween family? Even though many of these things have an end in sight, it’s difficult to be positive … Continue reading
Journey to the middle
During these past few months, my journey has been: enlightening, inspiring, insightful and motivational. All jargon words, but it sums up how my mind has been working through things in a way that I don’t think I really have before. I’ve always been a glass half empty kinda gal, and now, it’s definitely half full! … Continue reading
