This Easter Hits Different…
This Easter has brought with it a wave of emotions I didn’t see coming. It’s only now that I have fully realized we had created a silent tradition in our marriage: Easter was for Mum. From the time we got…
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The Influence of a Mother’s Wisdom
As I reflect on the way we interact with the world and others, a question keeps coming to my mind: How is it that someone like this exists? Someone who is always polite, understanding and empathetic without ever feeling frustration…
The Voices That Shape Your Journey
There comes a point in life when opinionated companions that are uninvited yet ever present offer their unsolicited advice on every decision. Some voices uplift, others discourage but all hold power over your choices if you let them. Ms. Self…
The Author
I am the author, the ink and the page,Rewriting my story, embracing my stage.No fear, no doubt, no chains to bind,I choose my path with a fearless mind. I shed the weight, I let things go,I chase the light, I…
You Hold the Key
Growth is both beautiful and unsettling. Some will celebrate your transformation while others may resist it.But should their opinions define your journey? The truth is, no one will save you. You will save yourself. Yes, people can help but you…
Stronger Every Day
Every morning, countless people fight an invisible battle which is the struggle to rise, to push through exhaustion, to chase dreams even when the spirit feels drained. It’s not just about making a living; it’s about resilience, about showing up…
I No Longer See, But I Feel You
I no longer see you yet you are here,In whispers of wind in echoes so near.Your laughter still dances within my mindA melody soft, so gentle, so kind. I imagine your smile, bright as the sun,The way you would tackle…
What Is Grief?
Grief. What is it really? Is it the deep pain in my chest when I wake up every morning knowing I can’t call you to ask how you slept? Is it the lump in my throat at lunchtime when I…
Living With The Versions of Mum
Dear Mum, I often wonder what life would be like if you were still here. And here are three versions of this in my mind; The first version is where you are here, healthy, happy and living life the way…
Heroes of Menstrual Pains
If you have never experienced period pain, congratulations! This is the time I say go ahead and enjoy your chicken! And if you have had mild discomfort perhaps it’s time to whip up a nice meal and count yourself lucky.But…