Approximate reading time: 4 min Written the 19th May 2021 Today I had the absolute BEST of days one where my inner child Karis comes out to play Connected, relaxed in tune with everyone Conscious of my kiddies all having fun I had an epiphany An illumination of sorts (Just sit tight I’m gonna tell you …
Category: Gratitude
Thank you
Written 2 April 2021 I’m still trying to finish “Finding my words” A month and a half later isn’t that absurd I’m suddenly very mindful that I need to take a break I’m emotional, teary my chest physically aches So I quietly sit down take some time to meditate A hopeful attempt, perhaps some calmness …
My Tears
Approximate reading time: 2 min Written on the 28 th 2021 Memories this morning of being a little girl tears overflowed when I got overwhelmed Hating the anger Hearing those words shout “Keep it up and I’ll give you something to cry about!” As if my frustration and hurt simply weren’t enough I grew …
Loved
Written 15th April 2021 I’m sitting in my chair overwhelmed with gratitude tears stream down my face what else can I do? But capture this feeling of absolute love put down on paper what it feels like to be enough It’s been a horrible day still reeling emotionally inside completely exhausted still wanting to hide …
Your Poem
Approximate reading time: 7min Written 2nd April 2021 I don’t really write about my dreams anymore They pretty much continue as they always have before Random images from my distant past memories, old ghosts never an A list-cast But last night you were back in them again I have dreamed of you since I don’t …
A day of poop
Approximate reading time: 3min Today has been a fun day!!! I came down this morning to find that the pork ribs I had ordered with my Chinese last night had magically disappeared. I thought I had put them in the fridge. Mmmm apparently not….. and what is that I see in the dog’s basket but …
The world keeps turning
Approximate reading time: 10 min So I’m overdue for a little update. (It’s going to be truly thrilling!;-) I am pleased to report that the new flatmate is working out well. Richard has managed to actually set the timer on our central heating. (No more gigantic heating bills. Whoohooo!) One would think that that would …
Big Girl Pants
Approximate reading time: 2 min Written 18th March 2021 Today I’m proud I’m so proud of me Please allow me a moment to gloat with glee Today I spoke up I made a choice Rather than keeping quiet I used my voice It felt pretty amazing to be honest, take a chance rather than continuing …
Wake up!
Approximate reading time: 6 minutes I have to say 2023 is panning out pretty well so far:-) It hit me this week that I am actually posting again. After almost 2 years of radio silence and never feeling like I would be able to EVER post anything EVER again….. I am mildly elated! Plus my …
Knitting words
Approximate reading time: 23 minutes It’s been a good week. I finished my first master’s assignment, so feeling relatively proud of myself:-) Although can I just say how grateful I am that I’m not a full-time academic. I am currently working on my next assignment which is about comparing the symptoms of Developmental Trauma with …