They say the first love you knowcomes from your mother.The first memory I have of my motheris being out shopping with herwhen I was two and a… Read more “mummy issues”
diet culture
If there is one conversationthat I could remove from my everyday life,it would be diet talk.“Oh, I need to lose weight!”Do you need to?Or do you feel… Read more “diet culture”
disaster radio
Yes, I got my maths wrong and now I am off my meds which keep me level. The disaster radio is back and detailing the news reports… Read more “disaster radio”
moving clocks run slow
For the last three and a half months I have been reluctant to plan anything in the future because the future felt so uncertain. Will I be… Read more “moving clocks run slow”
sadness is comfortable
This was supposed to be a placefor me to healand yet here I am,still fixating on the boyswho have broken my heart. I need to focus on… Read more “sadness is comfortable”
all men must die
I am stood, staring at myself in the mirror. Everyone believes they are immune to the difficulties of life. We see global tragedies on the news and… Read more “all men must die”
suffering is not a competition
I always said that suffering is not a competition. My situation does not diminish other people’s emotions but at some point I need to be selfish because… Read more “suffering is not a competition”
buzz buzz it’s me again
There is a word used to describe me that is accurate, but it still hurts to hear. I am needy. I just love talking to people, and… Read more “buzz buzz it’s me again”
long distance friendships
The worst part of having long distance friendships is that I can see them suffering and I cannot physically do anything to help. I love my Toby… Read more “long distance friendships”
adventures in therapy – the specialist
During my time in mental health services, I have met many specialists; eating disorder domestic violence “catholic care” (the red flag was right in the name) and… Read more “adventures in therapy – the specialist”