Deep Deep Down
Facebook posts taunt me with their reminders of all that I have given up. The house to nurture and put my stamp on, the romantic meals, shopping for gifts for my significant other. I spend my days alone in a …
Category: Themes
Subject specific posts, grouped by theme.
Running Away
I’ve been accused many times of running away when the going gets tough. Be it school, relationships or jobs, if it’s making me miserable, I leave. But is that running away or not wanting to waste precious time in a …
Moving in. Moving on.
Saturday 25 October My little sister finally got engaged on a beach in Ireland. Beautiful, idyllic and romantic. Meanwhile, back in Blighty, my relationship was heading in the opposite direction. The day did not begin well. I dropped the heavy …
Telling the Girls
The time had finally arrived. Every time I thought about it, I felt sick and the tears pricked at my eyes. I was about to break up our family and move out. And I had to tell the children. What …
Thinking
Thinking. Too hard. Too much As my dreams rip apart or some such Horror that sees them intrude with Tinges of sadness and regret. I want to be happy, but i’m not there yet. A life that spiralled out of …
Flirting and Frustration
I had a night out on Saturday for a friend’s birthday. It’s been ages and I had mixed feelings about it. My confidence is lower than low and going out with a group of confident, sexy women is always hard. …