Approximate Reading time: 3 min Written the 5 March 2021 I had a CI training session last night I was determined there wouldn’t be a bloody tear in sight Last week’s session I was a weeping, blubbering mess overwhelmed and confused about stupid flatmate stress So, I chose a topic that was safe and mundane …
It’s a bird epidemic!
Approximate reading time: 10 min This week I have been dog-sitting for Tony and Seb who have both redeemed my faith in the fact that I might actually be a good mother one day:-) Unlike Bailey who simply lies there and allows me to kiss and cuddle her 24/7, with this slight air of “Oh, …
A busy couple of weeks
Approximate Reading time:12 min I feel like I haven’t written in months. My biggest apologies, but I have been knee-deep in online journals attempting to piece together my second assignment which was due today! I am finally finished and it feels a little bit like heaven at the moment!;-) Can I just say that finishing …
Todays Lesson
Written the 28th February 2021 you know I’d hoped I was done for the day no such luck I clearly have much more to say today in CI training 18 people in our group for a minute and a half I had to ‘check-in’- give the scoop on how I was feeling what’s going through …
When narcissists fight
Written 25th February 2021 When narcissists fight they don’t fight with their hearts A complete lack of empathy or insight into their part They’ll judge, they’ll blame take little responsibility They won’t own a mistake say ‘Yes, shit that was me!” When faced with hard facts (That they know ARE true) The easiest recourse? Turn …
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 …
What to do about Daisy?
Approximate reading time: 10 minutes Today I saved a swan!! I did!! This morning I was walking Beautiful Bailey down by the canals we look up to see this poor creature on the road, trying to squeeze through the bars so she could get back onto the water. It took me a couple of seconds …
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 …
Finally …the one about attachment (part 3)
Approximate reading time: 20 min I decided to end 2022 on a ‘non-procrastination high note’ and finish my Type A attachment Strategy post! (You are thrilled….I know you are!;-) I have exactly three days to get this thing written! Honestly, this is the strategy that has been truly eye-opening for me…. I don’t think I …
Happiness is …..
Written 2nd August 2021 I just got the most wonderful, amazing news, (that of course, I am going to share with you.) But a little back story to explain, the connection of how a deep friendship became. It always amazes me when I lose someone how the universe fills the hole with a little bit …