Well, here we are again, another year older and perhaps a little wiser. Every day I seem to learn something new about myself, about my work, about life. Along the way I have made many mistakes and learned from them too. I often say ‘If you learn from your mistakes, then I must be aContinue reading “It’s my birthday…”
Tag Archives: love
Looking for silver linings
I was visited today by a friend of mine, whom I have known for several years. We started talking about some of our previous relationships and how some of the negative aspects of those relationships still impact us today. Both of us have previously been in an abusive relationship and been on government assistance to helpContinue reading “Looking for silver linings”
The magic of grandchildren…
This weekend we have our three grand-daughters for a couple of days. It seems like ages since we have had them to stay due to a number of factors, such as my operation and COVID in their household. As with any teens and pre-teens, the girls love their smartphones and are frequently on their devices. However, theyContinue reading “The magic of grandchildren…”
What is intimacy?
This can be a bit of a contentious and personal question. I think if you ask that question at different ages and stages you will get quite a different answer. It also depends on the relationships you have with the important people in your life that you love and trust. Twenty year old me would certainly haveContinue reading “What is intimacy?”
Christmas traditions – How can we keep them up or amend them?
At this time of year as we head into Christmas my thoughts have turned to family. Not just my family but others too. Often there is an assumption as Christmas comes into view round the corner that everyone will have a happy day on Christmas Day. For those of us who have lost someone closeContinue reading “Christmas traditions – How can we keep them up or amend them?”
Not feeling particularly good right now
There are two dates in my life that I very much struggle with these days. One is 4/10 – the date on which my eldest son Adam passed away in 2020. The other is 3/11 – the date of his birthday. He would have been 42 years of age this Friday. I am finding itContinue reading “Not feeling particularly good right now”
Giving to others….
I suppose I have always wanted to help other people through my life, but my training and experiences as a Social Worker, have made this even more important to me. As I often say to people who have similar natures and find themselves in need of support, it is often the ‘givers’ who struggle withContinue reading “Giving to others….”
I am a Woman and my body is amazing!
I was sitting on my exercise bike this afternoon and in front of me are pictures of my children and a single photo of my oldest son who passed away. Looking at the photo of the four of us together, I found myself marvelling – not for the first time – that I was ableContinue reading “I am a Woman and my body is amazing!”
Precious memories of a precious son….
The year 2020 was one of the most difficult years of our lives. We had COVID to deal with, lock downs and my diagnosis on 15/12/20. The most significant and difficult thing that happened that year though was that my oldest son Adam passed away unexpectedly in his sleep from an undiagnosed heart condition. TheContinue reading “Precious memories of a precious son….”
Childhood memories are the best memories
Today at work we had a ‘Bake off’ competition and this was my offering for it. The theme was ‘Childhood Memories’ and so I modelled my entry on my eldest son Adam’s first birthday. I was only 21 and should have known better… So, for his first birthday I made the following, as in theContinue reading “Childhood memories are the best memories”
My journey with Parkinsons 