Who do you think you are?
There are some people in life who knew EXACTLY who they were from the minute they were born. I’m not one of these people…
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Dear Noah…
Dear Noah You turn 3 tomorrow and it occurred to me that I’ve never written you a letter. In fact, I’ve never written any of your sisters an ‘official letter’ either, which is a crying shame and something I’ll be addressing over the next few months. You see, my own mummy used to write me little notes, letters and… Continue reading Dear Noah…
Surviving or Thriving?
On the eve of turning 40 I’m feeling in a reflective mood. Turning another decade older seems to be a good opportunity to take stock of what I’ve done so far and to start planning what I’d like to achieve next. My 30’s seem to have disappeared into a haze of nappies, parents evenings, bath-times and house… Continue reading Surviving or Thriving?
The Best Worst Thing That Ever Happened To Me
There is nothing good about having cancer. It’s shit. It’s terrifying. It strips away everything you know about the world, your relationships, your career, yourself even, and leaves nothing but fear and uncertainty. The weekend I found my ‘lump’ was just like any other. It had been a warm sunny weekend and I’d been busy… Continue reading The Best Worst Thing That Ever Happened To Me
Are You Ready?
My mum had gone to the hospice for a bit of a rest, when the dreaded call came in. It was evening and a kind nurse called to say we needed to get there as soon as we could, as things weren’t looking good. The cancer was in her bones, liver and lungs and her breathing was becoming very laboured. She didn’t… Continue reading Are You Ready?
10 Things You Need To Know About Health Anxiety…
Health Anxiety. Hypochondria. Call it what you will, it sucks! It’s all a bit of a joke to anyone that’s never experienced the gut wrenching, palm sweating, heart-stopping feeling of thinking you have something seriously wrong with you. ‘Are you ill AGAIN’? (Tuts loudly) ‘For God’s sake, there’s nothing wrong with you’ (Rolls eyes) ‘You’re such… Continue reading 10 Things You Need To Know About Health Anxiety…
When the very worst thing you can imagine actually happens…
What do you do when the very worst thing you can image comes true…
